Dorio History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

Etymology of Dorio

What does the name Dorio mean?

The Dorio surname is a patronymic created from de Auria (or in Latin de filius Auriae), meaning "the sons of Auria."

Early Origins of the Dorio family

The surname Dorio was first found in Genoa (Italian: Genova), a port on the Gulf of Genoa, capital of the province of Genoa. Dorio are an ancient family prominent in the history of Genoa. First on record were Martino and Genuardo "de filius Auriae," in 1110. The Family had fiefs in Sardinia from the 12th century to the 15th century, as well as in Dolceacqua, Oneglia and Portofino, in the Riviera to the west of Genoa.

Early History of the Dorio family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dorio research. Another 156 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1249, 1270, 1275, 1284, 1298, 1466, 1528, 1560 and 1604 are included under the topic Early Dorio History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dorio Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Doria, D'oria, D'auria, Dorria and others.

Early Notables of the Dorio family

Prominent among members of the family was Andrea Doria (1466-1560) Prince of Melfi, Genoese Admiral; already a veteran of Italian and Holy Roman Empire wars, he returned...
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Dorio migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dorio Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Julius D'Orio, who was naturalized in California in 1900

Contemporary Notables of the name Dorio (post 1700) +

Gabriella Dorio (b. 1957), Italian athlete (runner), gold medal winner at the 1984 Olympic Games