Vescovo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Vescovo

What does the name Vescovo mean?

The Vescovo 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 Vescovo may have been taken on by someone who worked in the household of a bishop.

Early Origins of the Vescovo family

The surname Vescovo 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 Vescovo family

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Vescovo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vescovi, Vescovini, Vescovo, Visco, Veschi, Bisco and others.

Early Notables of the Vescovo family

the aforementioned Melchiorre Vescovo, of the University of Bologna, who was ennobled during the 17th century

Vescovo migration to the United States +

Vescovo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Catella Vescovo, who arrived at New York on Sept. 13, 1892 aboard the "Neustria"