Pazzi History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Pazzi family

The surname Pazzi was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), originally the capital of Tuscany, then capital of the kingdom of Italy. On the River Arno there are numerous Florentine Churches, Museums, Galleries. It dates back to 313 A.D. The history is complex and turbulent. The de' Medici family are the notables. They were expelled in 1494 but they returned in 1512, out in 1527 and then returned. 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 Pazzi family

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Pazzi Spelling Variations

In 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 Pazzi include Pazzi, Pazzio, Pazzo, Pazio, Pazi and others.

Early Notables of the Pazzi family

Prominent among members of the family was

the Pazzi of Firoenze

Migration of the Pazzi family

An examination into the immigration and passenger lists has discovered a number of people bearing the name Pazzi: Adele Puzio, aged 19, who arrived at Ellis Island from Napoli, Napoli, in 1906; Adele Puzio, aged 19, who arrived at Ellis Island from Napoli, Napoli, in 1906.

Contemporary Notables of the name Pazzi (post 1700) +

Roberto Pazzi (1946-2023), Italian novelist and poet