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Etymology of Tagliacarne

What does the name Tagliacarne mean?

The Italian surname Tagliacarne is a "nome doppio", or compound surname composed of the elements "taglia" from the verb "tagliare", meaning "to cut" and "carne" meaning "meat." In this case the name Tagliacarne is denoted as an occupational name meaning meat-cutter.

Early Origins of the Tagliacarne family

The surname Tagliacarne was first found in Lombardy, from there they moved to Levanto, where they did not take long to acquire influence: in fact, in the histories of that place, they are remembered as leaders of the faction against the Bertolotti. In 1266 Giovanni rented land in Bisagno from Bonfiglio Torsello, as in deeds of the notary Guglielmo de San Georgio. Rollandino, of qm. Ardoino, from Levanto, appears in deeds dated 29. 30. 31 October 1281 of unknown notaries.

Early History of the Tagliacarne family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tagliacarne research. Another 278 words (20 lines of text) covering the years 1266, 1281, 1400, 1508, 1528, 1588, 1589, 1594, 1596, 1728, 1754, 1755, 1756, 1770, 1777, 1779, 1831, 1867, 1888, 1891, 1892 and 1912 are included under the topic Early Tagliacarne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Tagliacarne Spelling Variations

In comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Tagliacarne include Tagliacarne, Taliacarne and others.

Early Notables of the Tagliacarne family

Andrea Luigi, ascribed to the nobility on 18 August 1779 at the age of 19, husband of Marina Dapelo, Francesco was born, married to Barbara Brignole, from whom; Giacomo Andrea and Gio. Carlo, who died without children in 1888; Cleia in Melchioni; Andrea died at the age of 47, in 1867 he married Anna Dervaz and was the father of Giorgina, daughter of Carita, and of Arturo, n. in 1892 on...
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Migration of the Tagliacarne family

A look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Tagliacarne:


Contemporary Notables of the name Tagliacarne (post 1700) +

  • Fabrizio Tagliacarne, Italian founder of Omnia Profumi
  • Guglielmo Tagliacarne (1893-1979), Italian statistician
  • Bishop Benedetto Tagliacarne (d. 1536), French Bishop of Grasse


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