| ![Show Contents]() Tagliaferri History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of TagliaferriWhat does the name Tagliaferri mean? The Italian surname Tagliaferri is a "nome doppio", or compound surname composed of the elements "taglia" from the verb "tagliare", meaning "to cut", and the term "ferro", meaning "iron". Evidently the occupation of the progenitor was "to cut the iron". Whoever was involved in the workmanship of iron, especially those who were manufacturing arms, such as swords and daggers, would achieve a great standing in the community. However, the surname Tagliaferri could be also of nickname origin given to a soldier, endowed with a great strength and capable of cutting or cleaving with a single stroke of his sword, the armor of an enemy. In the eleventh century, at the time of the "Romance of Chivalry", the similar surname "Taillefer", was also widespread in France. Early Origins of the Tagliaferri familyThe surname Tagliaferri was first found in Padua, where according to the source "Dizionario Storico-Blasonico", an armorial of noble Italian lineages, lists a family by the name of Tagliaferri amongst the nobility of Padua in early years. Early History of the Tagliaferri familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tagliaferri research. The years 1898 and 1978 are included under the topic Early Tagliaferri History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tagliaferri Spelling VariationsIn 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 Tagliaferri include Tallefer, Tallifer, Tagliaferri and others. Early Notables of the Tagliaferri familyAnother 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Tagliaferri Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Tagliaferri migration to the United States | + |
A look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Tagliaferri:
Tagliaferri Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Fco Tagliaferri, aged 37, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Caledonia" in 1882 1
- Luigi Tagliaferri, aged 34, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Caledonia" in 1882 1
- Angelo Tagliaferri, aged 46, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cachemire" in 1888 1
- Francesco Tagliaferri, aged 22, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Alesia" in 1893 1
- Salvatore Tagliaferri, aged 53, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Neustria" in 1893 1
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| Tagliaferri migration to Australia | + |
Tagliaferri Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century- Bovtelo Tagliaferri, German settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Prinz Regent Luitpold" in 1900 2
- Gide Tagliaferri, German settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Prinz Regent Luitpold" in 1900 2
- Giov Tagliaferri, German settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Prinz Regent Luitpold" in 1900 2
- Pietro Tagliaferri, German settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Prinz Regent Luitpold" in 1900 2
- Giac Giov Tagliaferri, German settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Karlsruhe" in 1903 2
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Tagliaferri (post 1700) | + |
- John Tagliaferri (b. 1964), American former professional football running back
- Francesca Claire Tagliaferri (b. 1999), American professional soccer player
- Ugo Tagliaferri, Italian amateur astronomer
- Tommaso Tagliaferri (b. 1982), Italian snowboarder, who competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics
- Mario Tagliaferri (1927-1999), Italian prelate of the Catholic Church
- Liliana Tagliaferri (b. 1928), Italian sprinter, who competed in the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics
- Ernesto Tagliaferri (1889-1937), Italian musician and composer
- Peter Tagliaferri (b. 1960), Australian politician
- Guadalupe Tagliaferri (b. 1974), Argentine politician and previous Minister of Human Development of Buenos Aires
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
- National Archives of Australia retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx
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