Olivero History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The distinguished surname Olivero can be traced back to the ancient and beautiful region of Venice. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they were characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. The most common type of family name found in the region of Venice is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name. During the Middle Ages, Italians adopted the patronymic system of name-making because it perfectly complemented the prevailing Feudal System. In Italy the popularity of patronymic type of surname is also due to the fact that during the Christian era, people often named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Olivero came from the given name Olivero, which is further derived from the Latin words olivarius and olivo, which mean olive.

Early Origins of the Olivero family

The surname Olivero was first found in Bolgna (Latin: Bononia), the largest city and the capital of Emilia-Romagna Region. From the Olivero lineage in this city came many prominent individuals, such as an Oliviero, documented as Cardinal of S.R. Chiesa in 1436.

Early History of the Olivero family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Olivero research. The years 1500, 1544, 1675, 1686 and 1819 are included under the topic Early Olivero History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Olivero Spelling Variations

Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms in comparison with other European surnames because they reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each of which has its distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the most standard Italian surname suffix is "I", whereas in Southern Italy the most typical surname suffix is "O". Sardinian is very different from other forms of Italian and in fact, it is considered to be its own distinct language. Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes, church officials, and the bearers of names, spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. As a consequence of the major changes in the Italian language and in the local spellings of Italian surnames that occurred over the course of history, there are numerous variations for the surname Olivero. These spelling variations include Olivieri, Oliviero, Olivier, Oliveri, Olivero, Oliverio, Oliver, Ulivieri, Livieri, Liviero, Liverani, Vieri, Viero, Vier, Vierin and many more.

Early Notables of the Olivero family

Prominent among members of the family was

members of the Olivero family were Counts of Roccabigliera in Piedmont for centuries

Olivero migration to the United States +

The records on immigrants and ships' passengers show a number of people bearing the name Olivero:

Olivero Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Accurse Olivero, aged 20, who settled in America, in 1895

Olivero Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Bartoloi Olivero, aged 18, who landed in America from Acceglio, Italy, in 1907
Antonio Olivero, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States from Arceglio, Italy, in 1909
Donato Olivero, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Acerno, Italy, in 1910
Claudia Olivero, aged 34, who landed in America from Acceglu, Italy, in 1910
Giovanni Olivero, aged 11, who immigrated to the United States from Cerzeto, Italy, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name Olivero (post 1700) +

Bobby Olivero (b. 1946), American former driver in the USAC Championship Car series from Lakewood, California, USAC Silver Crown Series champion in 1979
Christopher Anthony Olivero (b. 1984), American actor from Stockton, California
Carlos Emmanuel "Carlito" Olivero (b. 1989), American singer and actor from Chicago
Andrea Olivero (b. 1970), Italian politician, Vice Minister for Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies, President of ACLI (2006-2012)
Maria Liliana Olivero (b. 1956), Argentine politician, former member of the provincial legislature in Cordoba Province, Argentina
Cora Daniela Olivero Bergese (b. 1978), retired Spanish athlete, born in Cordoba, Argentina
Jayce Mascarenhas- Olivero, known as Jayce Olivero, a Gibraltarian footballer who plays for the Gibraltar National Team (2013-)
Jonathan Pérez Olivero (b. 1982), commonly known as Jotha, a Spanish footballer
Betty Olivero (b. 1954), Israeli music educator and composer from Tel Aviv, Israel