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Etymology of Foski

What does the name Foski mean?

The surname Foski 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 Foski family

The surname Foski 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 Foski family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Foski research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1876 is included under the topic Early Foski History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Foski 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 Foski family

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Migration of the Foski family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Nazzareno Foschi, who arrived on the S.S. Italia from Naples, arriving at Port of New York on 2 March 1913.



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