D'ambrosio History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The surname D'ambrosio came from the name Ambrose, which was in turn derived from the Latin Ambrosius, which means immortal. The name Ambrose was extremely popular and spread rapidly because of devotion to Saint Ambrose, who lived during the 4th century and was one of the four Fathers of the Western Christian church. He was Governor of Liguria in northern Italy and became the Bishop of Milan in 374 even though he was not yet baptized. As bishop, St. Ambrose was a brilliant administrator and a courageous opponent of Arianism, which the Emperor Theodosius supported.

Early Origins of the D'ambrosio family

The surname D'ambrosio was first found in Bolgna (Latin: Bononia), the largest city and the capital of Emilia-Romagna Region. The famous University of Bologna was founded in the 11th century, by the 13th century the student body was nearly 10,000. Dante and Petrarch studied there. Tisso was tried there for 1564 for writing satirical poems. Bologna naturally, is famous for its sausages. But many noted scholars were born there. 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 was in itself a family honor.

As both a forename and surname, we are reminded of the famous Italian painter of the Sienese school, Ambrogio Lorenzetti (c. 1290-1348.) He painted The Allegory of Good and Bad Government in the Sala dei Nove (Salon of Nine or Council Room) in Siena's Palazzo Pubblico. His elder brother was the painter Pietro Lorenzetti.

As a surname, Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis (c. 1455- c. 1508) comes to mind. He was an Italian Renaissance painter, illuminator and designer of coins active in Milan. He gained a strong reputation as a portraitist, including as a painter of miniatures, at the court of Ludovico Sforza. He was born in a family of artists from Lombardy.

Early History of the D'ambrosio family

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D'ambrosio Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ambrogi, Ambrogio, Ambrosi, Ambrosio, Ambros, D'Ambrogi, D'Ambrogio, D'Ambrosi, D'Ambrosio, D'Ambros, Deambrogi, Deambrogio, Ambrogelli, Ambrogetti, Ambrogioli, Ambroset, Ambrosani, Ambrosati, Ambrosoni, Ambrogiani, Brogio, Broso, Broggi, Brogetti, Brozolo and many more.

Early Notables of the D'ambrosio family

Prominent among members of the family was Giovanni Ambrogio Figino (c. 1548-1608), an Italian Renaissance painter from Milan. Taught by Gian Paolo Lomazzo, he was an important representative of the Lombard school of painting. On January 25, 2001, his Portrait of Giovanni Angelo was auctioned at Sotheby's for USD'ambrosio D'ambrosio1,435,750. Teseo Ambrogio degli Albonesi (Theseus Ambrosius)...
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D'ambrosio Ranking

In the United States, the name D'ambrosio is the 8,209^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

D'ambrosio migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

D'ambrosio Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Alberto D'Ambrosio, aged 23, who landed in America from Galdo, in 1899

D'ambrosio Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Alfanto d'Ambrosio, aged 9, who landed in America from Campagna, in 1903
Alessandro D'Ambrosio, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States from Campagna, Italy, in 1904
Adolfo D'Ambrosio, aged 16, who landed in America from Morradero, Italy, in 1905
Adolfo D'Ambrosio, aged 24, who settled in America from Napoli, Napoli, in 1907
Alfonso D'Ambrosio, aged 24, who immigrated to America from Campagna, Italy, in 1912
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Contemporary Notables of the name D'ambrosio (post 1700) +

Paul D'Ambrosio, American journalist and novelist
Joe D'Ambrosio (b. 1953), American sports broadcaster and play-by-play announcer
Meredith D'Ambrosio (b. 1941), American jazz singer
Franc D'Ambrosio (b. 1962), American singer and actor
Charles D'Ambrosio (b. 1958), American short story writer and essayist
Joseph A. D'Ambrosio, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for New York State Senate 40th District, 2004 2
Dario D'Ambrosio (b. 1988), Italian footballer
Danilo D'Ambrosio (b. 1988), Italian footballer
Jérôme d'Ambrosio (b. 1985), Belgian racing driver of Italian descent
Liliana D'Ambrosio (b. 1964), Australian politician

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html