The surname Corva comes from the Italian word "corvo," from the Latin "corvus," meaning "raven." The name is thought to have originally been a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way.
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Early Origins of the Corva family
The surname Corva was first found in Abruzzi, a region of farming provinces in the Appenines of south central Italy. In ancient times it was part of the Duchy of Spoleto. Under the Normans about 1080 it became part of Apulia, with the capital being that of Sulmona. Later, about 1300, it became part of the Angevin kingdom of Naples. 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. The Corvo family were the barons of Cerviglione and held the castle of Carceri out side Sulmona.
Early History of the Corva family
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Corva Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Corvo, Corvino, Corvini and others.
Early Notables of the Corva family
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Corva migration to the United States
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Corva Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Damenico Corva, who settled in Indiana sometime between 1892 and 1906
