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Early Origins of the Sposato family

The surname Sposato was first found in the Papal States, mainly in the Campania region, though it's also found in north-central Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region. The name Sposato is derived from the Italian word "exposito," meaning "exposed," but was in fact a term applied to describe foundling (abandoned) children. Similar names arose throughout Europe, as in Spain, for example, children who were left at the church doors were known as "expoitos."

Early History of the Sposato family

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Sposato Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Esposito, Sposito, Esposto, Esposti, Sposato and others.

Early Notables of the Sposato family

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Migration of the Sposato family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Antonio Esposito, who arrived in New York in 1882; Maria Esposito, 36; who came to New York in 1896; and Agostino Esposito, 35; who also arrived in New York in the same year..

Contemporary Notables of the name Sposato (post 1700)+

  • Nicholas Sposato, American politician, City of Chicago Alderman (2011-)
  • Joe Sposato (b. 1949), former American racing driver

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