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Etymology of Do'rio

What does the name Do'rio mean?

The Do'rio surname is a patronymic created from de Auria (or in Latin de filius Auriae), meaning "the sons of Auria."

Early Origins of the Do'rio family

The surname Do'rio was first found in Genoa (Italian: Genova), a port on the Gulf of Genoa, capital of the province of Genoa. Do'rio are an ancient family prominent in the history of Genoa. First on record were Martino and Genuardo "de filius Auriae," in 1110. The Family had fiefs in Sardinia from the 12th century to the 15th century, as well as in Dolceacqua, Oneglia and Portofino, in the Riviera to the west of Genoa.

Early History of the Do'rio family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Do'rio research. Another 156 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1249, 1270, 1275, 1284, 1298, 1466, 1528, 1560 and 1604 are included under the topic Early Do'rio History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Do'rio Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Doria, D'oria, D'auria, Dorria and others.

Early Notables of the Do'rio family

Andrea Doria (1466-1560) Prince of Melfi, Genoese Admiral; already a veteran of Italian and Holy Roman Empire wars, he returned home and re-established the Genoese Republic (1528)...
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Do'rio migration to the United States +



Do'rio Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Julius D'Orio, who was naturalized in California in 1900

Contemporary Notables of the name Do'rio (post 1700) +

  • Gabriella Dorio (b. 1957), Italian athlete (runner), gold medal winner at the 1984 Olympic Games


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