Dali History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

Early Origins of the Dali family

The surname Dali was first found in Modena (Etruscan: Mutna; Latin: Mutina; Modenese: Mòdna), a city in Emilia capital of the province of Modena. It became Roman in 215 B.C. It was successfully defended by Brutus against Mark Anthony. It changed hands many times between Church and Duchy. In 1859 the inhabitants declared in favour of unity with the Kingdom of Italy. The Ducal Palace is a notable. Rich in art the city has many museums and galleries. 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.

Early History of the Dali family

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Dali Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dali, Dalli, Dalu, Dalles, Dalle, Du Dale, Dalet and others.

Early Notables of the Dali family

Dali family of Modina

Migration of the Dali family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henry Dalle, who settled in Maryland in 1665; Wilhelm Dalles, who came to New York in 1709; L. Dalle, who settled in 1829; Thomas Dalles, who came to Philadelphia in 1856.

Contemporary Notables of the name Dali (post 1700) +

Salvadore Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dali (1904-1989), Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his technical skill, precise draftsmanship, and the striking and bizarre images in his work.