The Italian surname Pergolesi is derived one of several place-names Pergola found in Italy. The Italian word "pergola" comes from the Latin "pergula," and refers to a path with a roof trellis work that supports climbing plants.
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Early Origins of the Pergolesi family
The surname Pergolesi was first found in the town of Cingoli in the region of Marche, where the ancestors of the Pergoli family date back to the eighth century. They were made counts by decorated by the Pope Pius VIII.
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Early History of the Pergolesi family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pergolesi research. The years 1710 and 1736 are included under the topic Early Pergolesi History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Pergolesi Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Pergoli, Pergolesi, Pergolino, Pergola, Pergolizzi and many more.
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Early Notables of the Pergolesi family
Prominent among members of the family was
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736) Italian composer
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Migration of the Pergolesi family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Antonio Pergola, who arrived in America on Nov. 3, 1880 aboard the "France"; Concetta Pergola, who arrived in New York on Sept. 4, 1884 aboard the ".
Contemporary Notables of the name Pergolesi (post 1700)
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Michael Angelo Pergolesi, Italian decorative artist from the 18th century who worked mainly in England
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736), Italian composer
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