Foschi History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Foschi

What does the name Foschi mean?

The surname Foschi came from the personal name Fosco, which derives from the Latin word "fuscus," meaning "dark." It is likely that the name was used as a nickname for someone who had a dark complexion.

Early Origins of the Foschi family

The surname Foschi was first found in Bolgna (Latin: Bononia), the largest city and the capital of Emilia-Romagna Region. The famous University of Bolgna 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.

Early History of the Foschi family

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Foschi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Foschi, Fuchi, Fusco, Foschini, Fuscoli, Fuschillo, Fuscconi, Fuscone, Foscari, Fosccarini, Foscarin, Foscato, Foschieri, Foski and many more.

Early Notables of the Foschi family

the Foschi family of Bologna

Foschi migration to the United States +

Foschi Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Nazzareno Foschi, who arrived on the SS Italia from Naples, arriving at Port of New York on 2 March 1913

Contemporary Notables of the name Foschi (post 1700) +

Pier Francesco Foschi (1502-1567), Italian painter
John Paul Foschi (b. 1982), National Football League tight end/H-Back