Scorzelli History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Scorzelli family

The surname Scorzelli was first found in Genoa (Italian: Genova), a port on the Gulf of Genoa, capital of the province of Genoa. 4th century B.C it was occupied by the Greeks, destroyed by the Carthaginians in 209 B.C and restored by Rome who made it their headquarters. They survived the Lombard and Carolingan intrusions. Were well known for their naval prowess. Shipbuilding flourished in this natural sea port. Much migration took place to South America pre WWII. 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 Scorzelli family

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Scorzelli Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Scorza, Scorica, Scorzelli, Scorzetti, Scorzati, Scorzon and many more.

Early Notables of the Scorzelli family

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Migration of the Scorzelli family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Michael Scorza, who settled in Allegheny Co., PA in 1902.

Contemporary Notables of the name Scorzelli (post 1700) +

Lello Scorzelli, Italian artist, best known for designing the single-barred crucifix or pastoral staff used by various popes since 1963
Giorgio Scorzelli, American researcher for the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute, University of Utah
Rosa Scorzelli (b. 1940), Brazilian meteoriticist at the Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Físicas, eponym of 7735 Scorzelli, identified and named in 1980