Corvos History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Corvos

What does the name Corvos mean?

The surname Corvos comes from the Italian word "corvo," from the Latin "corvus," meaning "raven." The name is thought to have originally been a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way.

Early Origins of the Corvos family

The surname Corvos was first found in Abruzzi, a region of farming provinces in the Appenines of south central Italy. In ancient times it was part of the Duchy of Spoleto. Under the Normans about 1080 it became part of Apulia, with the capital being that of Sulmona. Later, about 1300, it became part of the Angevin kingdom of Naples. 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. The Corvo family were the barons of Cerviglione and held the castle of Carceri out side Sulmona.

Early History of the Corvos family

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Corvos Spelling Variations

Surnames that originated in Italy are characterized by an enormous number of spelling variations. Some of these are derived from regional traditions and dialects. Northern names, for instance, often end in "o", while southern names tend to end in "i". Other variations come from the fact the medieval scribes tended to spell according to the sound of words, rather than any particular set of rules. The recorded variations of Corvos include Corvo, Corvino, Corvini and others.

Early Notables of the Corvos family

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Migration of the Corvos family

In the immigration and passenger lists were a number of people bearing the name Corvos Elias Corvoni, who settled in New York, NY in 1887; and Damenico Corva, who settled in Indiana sometime between 1892 and 1906.