Canovas History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Canovas surname is derived from the Italian word "cànova," meaning "cupboard," "cellar," or "food store;" and thus the name most likely originally an occupational name for someone who worked as a seller of supplies. Early Origins of the Canovas familyThe surname Canovas was first found in Vetulonia an ancient town in Etruria in Italy. The ancient Romans kept their Magisterial Insignia there including their fasces, purple togas, carule chair, and brazen trumpets. Still, there are the remains of massive limestone walls. Many tombs, artifacts, relics have been found dating back to 850 B.C. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry. Early History of the Canovas familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Canovas research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Canovas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Canovas Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Canova, Cannavo, Cannavo, Cannizzaro, Cannova, Caneva, Canneva, Cannavo, Cannava, Cannaviello, Canovaro, Canevari, Canever, Canavaro, Cannavale, Canevale, Caneva, Canneva, Canevaro and many more. Early Notables of the Canovas familyMore information is included under the topic Early Canovas Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Canovas RankingIn France, the name Canovas is the 5,766th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Canovas Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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