Diotiguardi History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The distinguished surname Diotiguardi can be traced back to the ancient and beautiful region of Tuscany. The surname Diotiguardi was derived from the name "Dioguardi," which is derived from the medieval phrase Dioguardi or Diotiguardi, with the hypocoristic apheretic Guardi, documented in Tuscany since the 12th century, which means"God guard you, protect you."

Early Origins of the Diotiguardi family

The surname Diotiguardi was first found in Sorrento, with Pietro-Siniscalco Guardati in 1404. More ancient is Domini Guardato, who was a landowner, soldier, and intellectual in the region, but records reveal no date.

Early History of the Diotiguardi family

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Diotiguardi Spelling Variations

In comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Diotiguardi include Dioguardi, Diotiguardi, Guardi, Guarducci, Guardadio, Guardia, Guardato and many more.

Early Notables of the Diotiguardi family

Prominent among members of the family was Zaccheria Guardati, an important lawyer in Sorrento; Cesare Guardati worked with king Philip III of Spain; the Guardi family of Florence contributed two priests to the Republic; another Guardi family of Florence produced seven priests between 1471 and 1529; yet a third Florentine Guardi family produced 10 priests between...
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Diotiguardi migration to the United States +

Early records show that people bearing the name Diotiguardi arrived in North America quite early:

Diotiguardi Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Angelo Diotiguardi, aged 29, who immigrated to the United States from Cittanova, Italy, in 1911