| ![Show Contents]() Tagliavia History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of TagliaviaWhat does the name Tagliavia mean? The Italian surname Tagliavia is of occupational origin, deriving from the occupation or trade of the original bearer of the name. In this instance, the surname derives from the word "taglia", meaning "to cut" and "via" meaning "way, road." Combined the name literally means "road cutter," or someone who is responsible for roadworks. Early Origins of the Tagliavia familyThe surname Tagliavia was first found in Palermo, where its first memories date back to a Costanzo Tagliavia, son of a Guido, famous captain of the Emperor Enrico VI, who in 1255 was elected arbiter to settle certain differences between the monastery of St. Francesco of Assisi and some ministers of Federico II of Svevia. A branch was transplanted to Naples by Vincenzo Tagliavia. - He owned 9 fiefdoms, 2 counties, 5 marquisates, 3 duchies and the principality of Castelvetrano; to enjoyed nobility in Palermo, Girgenti and Naples; wore the habit of Malta in 1590, was awarded the Golden Fleece and the grandship of Spain in 1624. Another source confirms the family leads back to Costanzo, son of Guido, who was Captain of Emperor Enrico VI, who in 1255 was elected arbiter to settle certain differences between the monastery of St. Francesco of Assisi and some ministers of Federico II of Svevia. Early History of the Tagliavia familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tagliavia research. Another 510 words (36 lines of text) covering the years 1299, 1516, 1522, 1553, 1604, 1619, 1620, 1624, 1649, 1674, 1692, 1755, 1774, 1794, 1869, 1907 and 1918 are included under the topic Early Tagliavia History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tagliavia 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 Tagliavia include Tagliavia, Tagliavaia and others. Early Notables of the Tagliavia familyProminent among members of the family was - Francesco Tagliavia, Governor of Catalogna and of Milan, Contestable and President of Sicily in 1516...
- Cardinal Pietro Tagliavia was Archbishop of Palermo and Regent of Sicily in 1553...
- Carlo Tagliavia was a highly controversial and great admiral of Italy, governor of the entire Spanish monarchy and minister of Filippo II King of Spain...
- Diego Tagliavia, Prince of the...
- With Ministerial Decree of 1907, the titles of Duke of Alagona and Baron of the castle of Bilici and Timparossa were recognized to Gaetano Tagliavia, of Giovanni Capotumolo and husband of Maria Anna T...
| Tagliavia migration to the United States | + |
A look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Tagliavia:
Tagliavia Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Giuseppe Tagliavia, aged 56, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Archmiede" in 1883 1
- Biatrice Tagliavia, aged 6, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Letimbro" in 1887 1
- Agnese Tagliavia, aged 5, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Letimbro" in 1887 1
- Carmela Tagliavia, aged 58, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Entella" in 1891 1
- Antonino Tagliavia, aged 18, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Weser" in 1894 1
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Tagliavia Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Donato Tagliavia, aged 18, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Ems" in 1900 1
- Maria Tagliavia, aged 25, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Ems" in 1900 1
- Antonino Tagliavia, aged 43, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Manilla" in 1900 1
- Francesco Tagliavia, aged 35, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Liguria" in 1901 1
- Giovanni Pasquale Tagliavia, aged 40, Italian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Marco Minghetti" in 1903 1
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Tagliavia (post 1700) | + |
- Rev Fr Salvatore J. Tagliavia (1920-1965), American Professor
- Adriano Tagliavia, Italian film editor
- Carlo d'Aragona Tagliavia (1520-1599), Italian diplomat, Viceroy of Sicily
- Salvatore Tagliavia, Italian music for Sound Department
- Fabio Tagliavia (b. 1967), Italian director
- Francesco Tagliavia (b. 1954), also known as Ciccio Taglia, Sicilian Mafia
- Pietro Tagliavia (b. 1978), Italian member of the Sicilian Mafia
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