Pizzuto History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Pizzuto

What does the name Pizzuto mean?

The surname Pizzuto is derived from the Italian word "piccino," which means "small."

Early Origins of the Pizzuto family

The surname Pizzuto was first found in 1314 with Marco Picinini, the first of a long line of Picinini Senators.

Also of note in early times is Christine de Pizan or Pisan, born Cristina da Pizzano (1364- c. 1430), an Italian poet and court writer for King Charles VI of France and several French dukes.

Early History of the Pizzuto family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pizzuto research. The years 1386, 1444, 1581, 1594, 1728 and 1755 are included under the topic Early Pizzuto History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Pizzuto Spelling Variations

Surnames that originated in Italy are characterized by an enormous number of spelling variations. Some of these are derived from regional traditions and dialects. Northern names, for instance, often end in "o", while southern names tend to end in "i". Other variations come from the fact the medieval scribes tended to spell according to the sound of words, rather than any particular set of rules. The recorded variations of Pizzuto include Piccini, Piccin, Piccinni, Piccinno, Piccioli, Picciolo, Piccioni, Picciocchi, Piccitto, Picciallo, Picciulli, Picciullo, Picciuzzo, Pizzini, Pizzin, Pizzoli, Pizzolo, Pizzioli, Pizziolo, Pizziol, Piccinelli, Piccinini, Piccinino, Piccinin, Piccinato, Pizzinelli, Pizzinini, Pizzolotto and many more.

Early Notables of the Pizzuto family

Nicol Piccinino, a mercenary captain born in 1386 in Perugia. In order to make peace with the troops of Francesco Sforza, Piccinino allowed his daughter to marry Sforza. Nevertheless, his troops were overcome by those of Sforza in 1444 and Nicol was so grief stricken that he died not long afterward. He was buried in the Milan Cathedral. Jacopo Piccinino was a 15th century mercenary captain from Naples. Giovanni Piccioni was an organist and composer of masses, madrigals and motets during the next century. Also at this time was Alessandro Piccinini, a musician from Bologna who...
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Pizzuto migration to the United States +

Research into the origins of individual families in North America has revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Pizzuto or a variant listed above:

Pizzuto Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Antonia Pizzuto, aged 31, who settled in America from Mazzara, Italy, in 1909
Amattia Pizzuto, aged 21, who landed in America from Sambuca, Sicily, in 1910
Angela Pizzuto, aged 28, who landed in America from Leanforte, Italy, in 1910
Angelo Pizzuto, aged 8, who landed in America from Leonforte, Italy, in 1910
Angelo Pizzuto, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Amantea, Italy, in 1911
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