Croce History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Croce surname comes from the Italian word "croce" from the Latin "crux," meaning "cross." Early Origins of the Croce familyThe surname Croce was first found in Vicenza, anciently known as Vicetia, a town in Venetia, capital of the province of Vicenza. It was conquered by the Venetians in 1405. It has many beautiful palaces and churches, galleries and museums. The cathedral is Gothic. The original church SS.Felice e Fortunato was built in 975 but has been much altered. It is notable for its development painters, architects, sculptors and scholars. Natives were Trissino, Palladio, Pigafetta, Fogazzaro, Mantegna, Montagna, Speranza, Scamozzi and Buoncosiglio. 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 Croce familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Croce research. Another 192 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1546, 1550, 1558, 1559, 1603, 1609, 1628, 1652, 1676 and 1688 are included under the topic Early Croce History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Croce Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Croce, Croci, Della Croce, Crose, Crocetti, Crucitti, Crosetti, Crosetto, Crosio, Crosara, Crociato and many more. Early Notables of the Croce familyProminent among bearers of this family in early times was
Croce RankingIn the United States, the name Croce is the 14,662nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Croce Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Croce Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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