The Caracciolo di Torchiarolo are a side branch of the Caracciolo di Avellino. The progenitor of the Torchiarolos was the second son of the fifth prince of Avellino, Ambrogio (1699-1748), who obtained in 1726, upon payment of 9000 ducats, the fiefdom of Torchiarolo, in the province of Lecce, on which he also received the title of Prince Ambrose married Francesca Afan de Rivera daughter of the Marquis of Villanueva de Las Torres. Ambrose’s sons were Luigi II, prince of Torchiarolo, who was initiated into an ecclesiastical career by his cousin, the prince of Avellino, who thus hoped to take possession of the properties and titles of the Torchiarolo family, and Serafina. Luigi, to sevntare the aims of his cousin, stripped off the cassock and challenged the renunciation he had signed years earlier, claiming his rights and credits against them. Later he married Iamara Frantone, daughter of the prince of Pietracupa, from whom he had Ambrogio who married Maria Teresa Sanchez de Luna. In 1770 the brother of his paternal grandmother Pedro Alfan de Rivera, the last Marquis of Villanueva de Las Torres, died childless. The conspicuous patrimony that he possessed in Spain, passed by right to the descendants of Pedro’s sister, Maria Francesca Afan de Rivera, first princess of Torchiarolo. Ambrose, who wore cassocks at the time of Pedro’s death, was expelled from the succession so that all the assets passed to his aunt Serafina Caracciolo, princess of S. Lorenzo. After abandoning the ecclesiastical state, Ambrogio sued his aunt and in 1779 he was granted the definitive possession of the assets with a sentence of the court of Madrid. The Torchiarolos’ patrimony increased further when in 1806 the last prince of Ripa died, Giovanni Francone, Ambrogio’s maternal ancestor, who remained in fact the only heir. The events of 1799 forced Ambrose to retire to Sorrento. In 1806 he followed Ferdinand IV to Sicily. Ambrose died in 1818. Luigi was succeeded by his nine children, to whom all the Spanish assets of the Afan de Rivera succession went, while the other 7 sons were liquidated on Mount Ciarletta (a mountain established by Scipione Caracciolo), while the only daughter Maria Iamara does not touch anything having had this dowry in 90.0000 ducats. The eldest son Luigi married Costanza Salluzzo daughter of the Duke of Corigliano. From this marriage nine children were born including: Marino (1783-1841), colonel of the royal navy and ambassador to Tunis; Camillo (1784-1850), cavalry brigadier; Scipione Alessandro (1786-1838), knight of Malta, Alonzo (1787-1841) initiated into a legal career, then deputy of the Supreme Health Magistrate and subintendent of Melfi; Paolo (1788-1855), interim commander of the company of royal horse guards and week butler of Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, and Settimino (1790-1840), initiated into an ecclesiastical career by his father who he gave up to devote himself to a military career. Settimino, married to Marianna de Curtis, had seven children. The eldest son Ambrogio, (1821-1906), married Maria Andrei, daughter of Mariano Andrei and Giovanna Morey, and with a real rescript of 1857 he was authorized to use, maritale nomine, the title of Count d’Andreu. Maria was the last descendant of one of the noblest families of the kingdom of Mallorca. Ambrogio was several times provincial councilor of Pollena Trocchia and councilor and municipal councilor of Naples. Of his 5 children we remember Fausto and Francesco who, due to the death of the first, inherited the title of Count d’Andreu from their father, was mayor of Pollena Trocchia and councilor and provincial deputy of Naples. From his marriage to Isabella Bassano, daughter of the Marquis of Tufillo, Mario was born, who was embarked on an ecclesiastical career, and Ambrogino, to whom the papers were deposited. He was honorary inspector of fine arts, corresponding member of the heraldic college of France, author of some publications including the updated re-edition of his family’s genealogy. Ambrogio was several times provincial councilor of Pollena Trocchia and councilor and municipal councilor of Naples. Of his 5 children we remember Fausto and Francesco who, due to the death of the first, inherited the title of Count d’Andreu from their father, was mayor of Pollena Trocchia and councilor and provincial deputy of Naples. From his marriage to Isabella Bassano, daughter of the Marquis of Tufillo, Mario was born, who was embarked on an ecclesiastical career, and Ambrogino, to whom the papers were deposited. He was honorary inspector of fine arts, corresponding member of the heraldic college of France, author of some publications including the updated re-edition of his family’s genealogy. Ambrogio was several times provincial councilor of Pollena Trocchia and councilor and municipal councilor of Naples. Of his 5 children we remember Fausto and Francesco who, due to the death of the first, inherited the title of Count d’Andreu from their father, was mayor of Pollena Trocchia and councilor and provincial deputy of Naples. From his marriage to Isabella Bassano, daughter of the Marquis of Tufillo, Mario was born, who was embarked on an ecclesiastical career, and Ambrogino, to whom the papers were deposited. He was honorary inspector of fine arts, corresponding member of the heraldic college of France, author of some publications including the updated re-edition of his family’s genealogy. due to the death of the former, he inherited the title of Count d’Andreu from his father, was mayor of Pollena Trocchia and provincial councilor and deputy of Naples. From his marriage to Isabella Bassano, daughter of the Marquis of Tufillo, Mario was born, who was embarked on an ecclesiastical career, and Ambrogino, to whom the papers were deposited. He was honorary inspector of fine arts, corresponding member of the heraldic college of France, author of some publications including the updated re-edition of his family’s genealogy. due to the death of the first, he inherited the title of Count d’Andreu from his father, was mayor of Pollena Trocchia and provincial councilor and deputy of Naples. From his marriage to Isabella Bassano, daughter of the Marquis of Tufillo, Mario was born, who was embarked on an ecclesiastical career, and Ambrogino, to whom the papers were deposited. He was honorary inspector of fine arts, corresponding member of the heraldic college of France, author of some publications including the updated re-edition of his family’s genealogy. to whom the cards are deposited. He was honorary inspector of fine arts, corresponding member of the heraldic college of France, author of some publications including the updated re-edition of his family’s genealogy. to whom the cards are deposited. He was honorary inspector of fine arts, corresponding member of the heraldic college of France, author of some publications including the updated re-edition of his family’s genealogy. related documentation Caracciolo of Torchiarolo sources Archives of families and individuals, Rome, Ministry of Cultural and Environmental Heritage, 1991, I, p. 35; J. MAZZOLENI, Documentary and bibliographic sources from the century. X to the sec. XX preserved in the State Archives, Naples, 1978, II, pp. 361; DOMENICA MASSAFRA PRORCARO, Inventory of the private archive of the Caracciolo family of Torchiarolo, Rome, 1978; Click here to Join Italian Roots and Genealogy on Facebook Go to our book page Click here to purchase Farmers and Nobles on Amazon Death Record of Prince Ambrogio Caracciolo Di Torchiarolo my 3rd Great Grand father ( on the right ) On 24 Jan 1818, Don Francesco Militerni (?), age 58, a lieutenant, and Carlo Daniele, age 32, and inspector (of lights?), reported that Don Ambrogio Caracciolo of Avellino, age 64, lots of military designations here…, son of the late Luigi and Maria Imara Franconi, and husband of Donna Maria Teresa Sanchez de Luna d’Aragona  died. He left 9 children born of his wife. He was a Field Marshal, Captain of the halberdiers’ body, and knight of the royal insignia. A halberd (also called halbard, halbert or Swiss voulge) is a two-handed pole weapon that came to prominent use during the 14th and 15th centuries. He lived at Strada Santa Lucia, 31.   Costanza daughter of Giovanni Caracciolo and Teresa Perone Birth Costanza daughter of Giuseppe Caracciolo and Teresa Caracciolo Birth Maddalena daughter of Giuseppe Caracciolo and Teresa Caracciolo Birth Matilde daughter of Giovanni Caracciolo and Teresa Persone Birth Luigi Caracciolo son of Don Filippo Caracciolo and Donna Luisa Mohr Birth – My Great Uncle On the 31st of May in 1851 Don Filippo Caracciolo Di Torchiarolo age 31 and living at Via Carbonara 38 in Naples  presented his son Luigi Martino Bernardo ? Michele Raymond ?  from his legitimate wife Donna Luisa Mohr age 28. Witnessed by Don Bernardo Mohr from Lucerne age 45 Captain in the Swiss Guard and living at Strada Marinella 78 and Don Luigi Vanni age 22 a property owner. Luigi son of Giovanni Caracciolo and Teresa Persone Birth Camillo son of Giovanni Caracciolo and Teresa Persone Birth Maria Emilia Caracciolo daughter of Filippo Caracciolo and Luis Mohr Birth My Great Grandmother On June 22nd, 1860, before the civil status officer of Naples, Vicaria district, appeared lord knight Filippo Caracciolo of the princes of Torchiarolo, wealthy aged 40, residing in strada Carbonara number 33, and presented a female child whom he declared was born to him and to lady Luisa Mohr from Lucerne, Switzerland, aged 30, his wife living with him, on the 21st of said month at 7 hours of Italy. The same also declared to bestow to the child the names of Maria Emilia Giulia Anna Luigia Lutgard Paolina Baldassarre Melchiorre Gaspare. Witnesses to this act were lord knight Ferdinando Messanelli, wealthy aged 32 from Naples, and lord count Francesco Cigala, wealthy aged 34 from Naples. She was baptized on June 22nd, 1860. [Side note on second page] On June 24th, 1882, Maria Emilia Caracciolo of the late Filippo married with Nicola Piromallo in the Vicaria district of Naples. Maria Emilia Caracciolo daughter of Filippo Caracciolo and Luis Mohr Death My Great Grandmother Death #1219 for Maria Emilia Caracciolo di Torchiarolo: The year 1902, the 20th day of July, at the hour of 10 AM at the town hall, before me Nicola Marino, Vice Secretary, functioning for the Mayor, Official of the civil state of the comune of Naples Vicaria, appeared Giuseppe Canetti (son of deceased Vincenzo), age 40, a landowner living at Via Trinchera and Eugenio Tornatore (son of Antonio), age 21, an advocate living at Pacell_ _ _?, and they said at the hour of 3 PM yesterday at a house at Via Carbonara number 30, the death occurred of Maria Emilia Caracciolo#, age 42, a kind woman, who was born and lived in Naples, daughter of the deceased Filippo and the deceased Luisa Mohr and she was the wife of Nicola Piromallo. This act was made in the presence of Gustavo Canestrelli (son of Giovanni), age 23, a merchant, and Giovanni Piromallo (son of deceased Francesco), age 53, a landowner. After reading this act to all present, they all signed with me di Torchiarolo in the margin.   Nicola Piromallo Emilia Caracciolo Marriage Add Your Heading Text Here Costanza Caracciolo daughter of Don Filippo Caracciolo and Donna Luisa Mohr Birth – My Great Aunt Maria Caracciolo daughter of Don Filippo Caracciolo and Donna Luisa Mohr Birth – My Great Aunt Elena Caracciolo daughter of Don Filippo Caracciolo and Donna Luisa Mohr Birth – My Great Aunt

Number 17 Italian Surname Lombardo Number 17 on the list of most popular Italian Surnames — Lombardo. No surprise here as the name means someone from Lombardy.  The Nobility of Naples shows the family going back to Padua to 1295.  They have several noble branches in Naples.  Several branches are listed in the Libro d’Oro  You can read more in the links below.   It’s very possible that you have noble roots if your last name is Lombardo.  Note:  A coat of arms is given to an individual not a family. Lombardi is a geographical surname for someone who came from Lombardy, a region in northern Italy which got its name from the Lombards, a Germanic tribe who invaded in the 6th century. The name also sometimes was used to denote immigrants from other parts of northern Italy. Even today, the name is most prevalent in the city of Milano in Lombardia, Italy. The Lombardi surname is found most prevalently in Italy, according to surname distribution data from Forebears, where it ranks as the 20th most common last name in the country. It is also somewhat common in Argentina and Brazil. In the United States, Lombardi families are found in greatest numbers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Surname data from WorldNames PublicProfiler also demonstrates the prevalence of the Lombardi surname in Italy. Although the name originated in Lombardia, the numbers are now greatest in the Molise region, followed by Basilicata, Toscana, Campania, Puglia, Lazio and then Lombardia. Lombardi is also a fairly common name in Tessin, Switzerland. From Thought.com Join Italian Roots and Genealogy on Facebook Pick up your copy on Amazon today! Click the photo. Famous People Andrea Lombardo(born 1987), Canadian football (soccer) player Antonio Lombardo (sculptor)(1458–1516), sculptor, son of Pietro Lombardo Antonio Lombardo(1892–1928), Italian-American advisor to Al Capone Atilio Lombardo(1902-1984), Uruguayan botanist Attilio Lombardo(born 1966), Italian football (soccer) player Carmen Lombardo(1903–1971), Canadian musician, brother of Guy Lombardo Dave Lombardo(born 1965), Cuban-American drummer Giovanni Lombardo Radice(born 1954), Italian actor Guy Lombardo(1902–1977), Canadian-American bandleader and musician John Lombardo(born 1952), American musician (alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs, folk duo John & Mary) Joseph Lombardo(born 1929), American Mafia figure Juan Lombardo(born 1927), Argentinean admiral, planned Operation Rosario Lucio Lombardo-Radice(1916–1982), Italian mathematician Massimo Lombardo(born 1973), Swiss footballer Matteo Lombardo(born 1985) Italian footballer Michelle Lombardo(born 1983), American model and actress Pietro Lombardo(1435–1515), Italian sculptor Raffaele Lombardo(born 1950), Italian politician Rosalia Lombardo(1918–1920), Italian girl and one of the last people placed in the catacombs of Palermo Rossana Lombardo(born 1962), Italian sprinter Stanley Lombardo(born 1943), American academic and translator Tony Lombardo(contemporary), American punk musician Tullio Lombardo(1460–1532), Italian sculptor, son of Pietro Lombardo Vicente Lombardo Toledano(1894–1968), Mexican labor leader From Wikipedia Lombardo Links Lombardo Link from Ancestry Lombardo Link from Forbears Lombardo Link from Nobility of Naples Lombardo Link 1 from Libro d’Oro Lombardo Link 2 from Libro d’Oro #1 Russo #2 Ferrari #3 Esposito #4 Bianchi #5 Romano #6 Columbo #7 Ricci #8 Marino #9 Greco #10 Bruno #11 Gallo #12 Conti #13 DeLuca # 14 Costa # 15 Giordano # 16 Mancini

Number 16 Italian Surname Mancini Number 16 on the list of most popular Italian Surnames — Mancini.  Perhaps the best Known Mancini is Henry Mancini the US composer.  I have found conflicting data on the meaning some say left-handed some say ambidextrous as you see below in House of Names.  The Nobility of Naples lists the name as one of the most noble families in Rome going back to 990 AD.  They list branches in Sicily and Naples.  Several branches are listed in the Libro d’Oro  You can read more in the links below.   It’s very possible that you have noble roots if your last name is Mancini. From the historical and enchanting Italian region of Tuscanyemerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Mancini family. During the Middle Ages, as populations grew and travel between regions became more frequent, the people of Tuscanyfound it necessary to adopt a second name to identify themselves and their families. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnameswas not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they were characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. Although the most common type of family name found in Tuscanyis the patronymicsurname, which is derived from the father’s given name, the nicknametype of surname is also frequently found. Nicknamesurnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. The surname Mancini is a name for a person who was equally adept and skilled in the use of both hands. The name Mancini is derived from the Italian word mancino, which means one who is ambidextrous. Early Origins of the Mancini family The surname Mancini was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), where the main branch of the family originates. Leonardo Mancini, was a bishop in Orvieto in 1295. Also noteworthy is Daccino Mancini, who was the ambassador to the Sicilian King in 1406 and then to the Pope in 1408. Around the same period, Giuseppe Mancini was the Archbishop of Siena, and about 400 years later, another Archbishop, this time of Cosenza, was Domenico Mancinelli. The Mancinelli family is known for being one of the oldest families in the city of Narni in the region of Umbria. From House of Names According to the Nobility of Naples the Mancini name originated in Rome. Join Italian Roots and Genealogy on Facebook  Geographical distribution As of 2014, 66.2% of all known bearers of the surname Mancini were residents of Italy(frequency 1:805), 13.2% of the United States(1:23,932), 6.1% of Brazil(1:29,095), 5.1% of Argentina(1:7,358), 2.5% in Canada(1:12,751) and 1.9% of France(1:29,904). In Italy, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:805) in the following regions: 1. Molise(1:163) 2. Marche(1:191) 3. Lazio(1:225) 4. Abruzzo(1:269) 5. Umbria(1:269) 6. Tuscany(1:385) In Argentina, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:7,358) in the following provinces:[1] 1. Santa Fe Province(1:3,737) 2. Buenos Aires(1:3,933) 3. Río Negro Province(1:5,097) 4. Buenos Aires Province(1:6,191) 5. San Juan Province(1:6,430) 6. Córdoba Province(1:7,258) People Antonio Mancini, Italian painter Dominic Mancini, 15th-century traveler and author Don Mancini, author of Child’s Play Giulio Mancini, 17th-century physician, art collector and writer Hannah Mancini, American singer who works and lives in Slovenia Marie Anne Mancini, patroness of La Fontaine Al Mancini, American actor, acting teacher and television writer Robert Mancini, MTV News Francesco Mancini (composer), 18th-century composer Giovanni Battista Mancini, Italian voice teacher Henry Mancini(1924–1994), Grammy-winning American composer and arranger Mancini family, Italian noble house Alessandro Mancini, Captain Regent of San Marino Ange Mancini, prefect of Martinique Giacomo Mancini, Italian politician Hortense Mancini(1646-1699), Duchess of Mazari Laura Mancini(1636 – 1657), mother of Louis Joseph, duc de Vendôme Olympia Mancini, lover of Louis XIV and mother of Eugene of Savoy Pasquale Stanislao Mancini, Italian politics From Wikipedia Mancini Links Mancini Link from Ancestry Mancini Link from Forbears Mancini Link from Nobility of Naples Mancini Link from Libro d’Oro #1 Russo #2 Ferrari #3 Esposito #4 Bianchi #5 Romano #6 Columbo #7 Ricci #8 Marino #9 Greco #10 Bruno #11 Gallo #12 Conti #13 DeLuca # 14 Costa # 15 Giordano

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Number 11 Italian Surname Gallo The popular Italian surnameGallo has several possible origins. From the Latin gallus, meaning “cock, rooster,” Gallo was often bestowed as a nickname for a proud person, especially one with a “cocky” or vain attitude. It may also have been used to describe someone with other attributes commonly attributed to a rooster, such as a loud voice, snappy dress, or sexual prowess. Gallo may also have originated as a name for someone from France or Gaul (Latin Gallus), or as a habitational name from any of several places named Gallo, especially common in southern Italy. The most prominent example is Gallo Matese in the Italian province of Caserta. Alternate Surname Spellings: GALLI, GALLETTI, GALLINI, GALLONI, GALLONE, GALLUCCI, GALLELLI, GALLACCIO Surname Origin: Italian, Spanish, Greek From Thought.com Click here to join Italian Roots and Genealogy on Facebook Scroll down to see the Top Ten Geographical distribution As of 2014, 36.1% of all known bearers of the surname Gallo were residents of Italy(frequency 1:680), 11.8% of Argentina(1:1,451), 11.7% of the United States(1:12,385), 7.1% of Colombia(1:2,691), 5.9% of the Philippines(1:6,855), 5.6% of Brazil(1:14,574), 3.0% of Mexico(1:16,388), 2.6% of Peru(1:4,966), 2.2% of Spain(1:8,604), 2.0% of Ecuador(1:3,181), 2.0% of France(1:13,504) and 1.0% of Uruguay(1:1,357). In Italy, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:680) in the following regions: 1. Piedmont(1:207) 2. Calabria(1:224) 3. Campania(1:326) 4. Liguria(1:491) 5. Molise(1:650) In Spain, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:8,604) in the following autonomous communities: 1. Cantabria(1:2,082) 2. Basque Country(1:3,083) 3. Castile and León(1:3,095) 4. La Rioja(1:4,814) 5. Asturias(1:5,193) 6. Navarre(1:5,218) 7. Community of Madrid(1:6,287) In Argentina, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average (1:1,451) in the following provinces:[1] 1. Santiago del Estero Province(1:375) 2. Córdoba Province(1:1,213) 3. Buenos Aires Province(1:1,234) 4. Santa Fe Province(1:1,238) 5. Salta Province(1:1,254) 6. La Pampa Province(1:1,262) 7. Tucumán Province(1:1,263) People Agostino Gallo(1499–1570), Italian agronomist American gangsters: Albert Gallo, one of the “Gallo brothers” Joe Gallo, one of the “Gallo brothers” Joseph N. Gallo, consiglieri of the Gambino crime family Larry Gallo, one of the “Gallo brothers” Anna Maria Gallo, better known as Mary Frances of the Five Wounds of Jesus, Italian saint Andrea Gallo(1928–2013), Italian Roman Catholic priest Anthony Gallo(born 1965), guitarist Armando Gallo, Italian journalist and photographer Bill Gallo, cartoonist and columnist for the New York Daily News Carla Gallo, American actress Dean Gallo, American congressman Diego Gallo, Uruguayan swimmer Domenico Gallo, Italian composer and violinist whose works are sometimes mistakenly attributed to Pergolesi. E & J Gallo Winery, founded in 1933 Ernest Gallo, co-founder Julio Gallo, co-founder Joseph Edward Gallo, brother of Ernest and Julio Gallo Inigo Gallo, Swiss actor and playwright Fortune Gallo, impresario of the San Carlo Opera Company George Gallo, American film producer Joey Gallo (baseball), MLB player Mario Gallo, Italian born Argentine film director Max Gallo, French author who wrote a series of novels based on the life of Napoleon I of France Marielle Gallo, French Member of the European Parliament Melissa Gallo, now uses the name Melissa Fumero Robert Gallo, retrovirus expert famous for his co-discovery of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS Ron Gallo, American musician Vincent Gallo, film director Samuel Sarfati, physician to Pope Julius II, known as Gallo From Wikipedia Click here to purchase Farmers and Nobles my new book Gallo Links Gallo Link from Ancestry Gallo Link from Forbears Gallo Link from igenea.  They have a research project for Gallo. Requirements: A Surname Project traces members of a family that share a common surname. They are of the most interest in cultures where surnames are passed on from father to son like the Y-Chromosome. This project is for males taking a Y-Chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) test. Thus, the individual who tests must be a male who wants to check his direct paternal line (father’s father’s father’s…) with a Y-DNA12, Y-DNA37, Y-DNA67, or Y-DNA111 test and who has one of the surnames listed for the project. Females do not carry their father’s Y-DNA. Females who would like to check their father’s direct paternal line can have a male relative with his surname order a Y-DNA test. Females can also order an mtDNA test for themselves such as the mtDNAPlus test or the mtFullSequence test and participate in an mtDNA project. Both men and women may take our autosomal Family Finder test to discover recent relationships across all family lines. Other surnames in Project Gallo Join the Gallo surname project: If you want to join the Gallo project please order your DNA test here: #1 Russo #2 Ferrari #3 Esposito #4 Bianchi #5 Romano #6 Columbo #7 Ricci #8 Marino #9 Greco #10 Bruno