Pozzato History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Pozzato

What does the name Pozzato mean?

The Pozzato surname is a habitational name, taken on from any of various places so named. These places names are generally thought to derive from the Italian word "pozzo," meaning "a well"

Early Origins of the Pozzato family

The surname Pozzato was first found in Venice (Italian: Venezia), and seaport occupying one of the most remarkable sites of the world. Centralizing on the Grand Canal the history of the city can be traced through the different styles of architecture Byzantine, Gothic, early Renaissance and late Renaissance. It is rich in ancient palaces, churches, libraries, galleries, monuments, statues, treasures and artifacts. Its history is abundant in politics, art, religion, scholarship and conflict. The ducal palace was commenced in 1309. 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 Pozzato family

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Pozzato Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pózzi, Pozzo, Pozza, Putzu, Putzolo, Pozzato, Pozzatti, Pozzesi, Pozzaito and many more.

Early Notables of the Pozzato family

Cassiano dal Pozzo (1588-1657), an Italian scholar and patron of arts, secretary of Cardinal Francesco Barberini; Cassiano dal Pozzo (1588-1657), an Italian scholar and patron of arts; Andrea Pozzo (1642-1709) an Italian painter, architect and stage designer; Giovanni Pozzi (1672-1752), a renowned ivory carver in Rome...
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Migration of the Pozzato family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Giov Pozzi, who arrived in 1855; Frank Pozzo, who arrived in California in 1874; Peter Pozzi, who arrived in California in 1875; Lorenzo Pozzi, who arrived in California in 1875.

Contemporary Notables of the name Pozzato (post 1700) +

Andrea Pozzato (b. 1988), Italian professional footballer
Filippo "Pippo" Pozzato (b. 1981), Italian road racing cyclist