| ![Show Contents]() Vescio History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of VescioWhat does the name Vescio mean? The Vescio name comes from the Latin word "episcopus," ultimately via the Greek word "episkopos," which meant an overseer from "epi" meaning "on, over" and "skopein," meaning "to look." This word evolved into the title for an overseer of a community of Christians, in almost every European language, including Bishop in English and vescovo, in Italian. As an Italian surname, it is thought that Vescio may have been taken on by someone who worked in the household of a bishop. Early Origins of the Vescio familyThe surname Vescio was first found in southern Italy, along the Adriatic Sea, where the Vischi family of Barletta were long established. They had previously been in the city of Siponto in the region of Puglie, which they abandoned in 1620 because of the invasion of the Turks. Early History of the Vescio familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vescio research. Another 41 words (3 lines of text) covering the year 1672 is included under the topic Early Vescio History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vescio Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Vescovi, Vescovini, Vescovo, Visco, Veschi, Bisco and others. Early Notables of the Vescio familyMore information is included under the topic Early Vescio Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Vescio migration to the United States | + |
Vescio Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Giovanna Vescio, aged 45, originally from Gizzeria, Catanzaro, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Regina d'Italia" from Napoli, Italy 1
- Maria Vescio, aged 20, originally from Nicastro, Italy, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "America" from Napoli, Italy 1
- Tommaso Vescio, aged 30, originally from Falermo, Italy, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Caroline" from Bordeaux, France 1
- Antonio Vescio, aged 21, originally from Serrastretta, Italy, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Patria" from Naples, Italy 1
- Luigi Vescio, aged 20, originally from Cizzeria, Italy, arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Providence" from Naples, Italy 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Vescio (post 1700) | + |
- David Allen "Dave" Vescio (b. 1970), American actor, soldier and former photojournalist, best known for his villainous roles in film and television
- Darcy Vescio (b. 1993), Australian rules footballer
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
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