Speranza History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Speranza familyThe surname Speranza was first found in Bergamo in Lombardy, capital of the province of Bergamo, home to the Romanesque church of S.Maria Maggiore that is filled with fine art. The Piazza Garibaldi has notable architecture. From 1264 it was under Milan, but in 1428 it became Venetian. 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 Speranza familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Speranza research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1571 is included under the topic Early Speranza History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Speranza Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Spenzierato, Speranza, Speranzi, Speranzini and many more. Early Notables of the Speranza familyMore information is included under the topic Early Speranza Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Speranza familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ralph Spira, who settled in Maryland in 1678; Elisabeth Spira, who arrived in America in 1747; Valentin Spira, who settled in America in 1764; John Spera, who came to Canada in 1834.
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