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Early Origins of the Popolo family

The surname Popolo was first found in Naples, (Italian: Napoli, Latin: Neapolis) former capital of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in southern Italy; it is the chief city of the province of Naples. It shares with Istanbul the claim to be the most beautiful city in Europe. Naples has 237 Churches and 57 Chapels. The National Museum and other galleries contain riches in art and artifacts. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry.

Early History of the Popolo family

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Popolo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Popoli, Popolo, Populo, Popoleschi, Populi, Populeschi, Popolini, Popoletti, Populetti and many more.

Early Notables of the Popolo family

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Popolo migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Popolo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Michele Popolo, age 22, who arrived in America on July 10, 1880, aboard the "Elysia"
  • Filippo Popolo, age 28, who arrived in New York on Mar. 22, 1892, aboard the Iniziativa"


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