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Early Origins of the Fragnito family

The surname Fragnito was first found in Cremona a city in Lombardy, capital of the province of Cremona. Founded by the Romans in 218 it has a checkered history. Virgil studied here. The finest building is the cathedral in the Lombard Romanesque style. It was started in 1107. There are many frescos from the 16th century. It was Austrian in 1814, but became a part of Italy in 1859. 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, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry.

Early History of the Fragnito family

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Fragnito Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fraguela, Fraguier, Frager, Fragerolle, Fraganeschi, Fraggiani, Fragonard, Fraguier, Fragon and many more.

Early Notables of the Fragnito family

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Fragnito migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Fragnito Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Luigi Fragnito, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cachemire" in 1888 1
  • Francesco Fragnito, aged 31, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cachar" in 1888 1
  • Nicolo Fragnito, aged 22, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cachar" in 1888 1
  • Nicola Fragnito, aged 40, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Alesia" in 1890 1
  • Pasquale Fragnito, aged 21, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Belgravia" in 1890 1
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Fragnito Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Giorgio Fragnito, aged 29, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Spartan Prince" in 1900 1
  • Pietro Fragnito, aged 24, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Ravenna" in 1903 1
  • Pellegrnio Fragnito, aged 24, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Ravenna" in 1903 1
  • Cossino Fragnito, aged 23, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Ravenna" in 1903 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Fragnito (post 1700) +

  • Victoria Fragnito, American actress, known for Tales of the Heart, Color Me Crazy (2023) and Post-Grad Lamentate (2010)
  • John Fragnito, American actor, known for Friendship Love and Loyalty (2016).
  • Diana Fragnito, American talent coordinator, known for Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education (2008)
  • Joe Fragnito, American producer, known for The Expected Guest (2022)
  • Davide Fragnito (b. 1996), Italian rugby union player from Benevento, Italy who currently plays for Fiamme Oro in Top12
  • Bruno Fragnito (b. 1984), Canadian producer and assistant director from Niagara Falls, Ontario, known for Eva's Alien (2010) and Fables from the DollHouse (2010)


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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