Dibattista History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The distinguished surname Dibattista can be traced back to the ancient and beautiful region of Sicily, which is located off Southwestern Italy and incorporates the island of Sicily itself, the area of Naples, and the southern part of the Italian peninsula. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they were characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. The most common type of family name found in the region of Sicily is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name. During the Middle Ages, Italians adopted the patronymic system of name-making because it perfectly complemented the prevailing Feudal System. In Italy the popularity of patronymic type of surname is also due to the fact that during the Christian era, people often named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Dibattista was derived from the name "Baptist" in devotion to St. John the Baptist.

Early Origins of the Dibattista family

The surname Dibattista was first found in on the island of Corsica, just north of Sardinia, in the town of San Nicolo. The family was famous for its many soldiers, who fought to keep Corsica part of Italy.

Early History of the Dibattista family

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Dibattista Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Battista, Abbattista, Batisti, Batista, De Battista, Di Battista, Battistelli, Batistelli, Battistello, Battistella, Battistel, Battistetti, Battistini, Battistin, Battistiol, Battistotti, Battistuzzi, Battistoni, Battistone, Battiston, Battistano, Battistato, Battistat, Battistutti, Battistutta, Titta, Tittoni and many more.

Early Notables of the Dibattista family

The Byzantine period left many fine examples of architecture and much is still in evidence today. The Franks in 774 finally relinquished control to Charlemagne in 810. It was controlled by many powerful families which ended in a republic in 1032. Trade flourished, and a constitution emerged in 1297 followed by expansion to the mainland. By 1500 continuous wars had diluted the growth of Venice. The five wars with Turkey under their Doge Sebastian Venier and others proved abortive. After five wars they lost Crete and Cyprus. and finally Morea. The Veneto region suffered greatly during the invasion of the French...
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Dibattista migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dibattista Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Luisa DiBattista, aged 31, who landed in America from Alfedeno, in 1899

Dibattista Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Angelo DiBattista, aged 55, who landed in America from Musellaro, in 1901
Carmine DiBattista, aged 36, who settled in America from Castelfrentaro, in 1901
Camillo DiBattista, aged 35, who immigrated to the United States from S Demetrio, in 1902
Nicola DiBattista, aged 37, who landed in America from Castelfrentano, in 1905
Ermenegoldo DiBattista, aged 39, who settled in America from Guardiagrele, in 1905
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Contemporary Notables of the name Dibattista (post 1700) +

Alessandro Di Battista (b. 1978), Italian politician, Member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies (2013-)
Stefano di Battista (b. 1969), Italian jazz saxophonist
Laura Di Battista, Canadian radio show host of CBC's Here and Now (2011-2012)