ESPOSITO Surname Meaning and Family History

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The common Italian surname Esposito was a last name commonly given to children in Italy (prior to its unification in 1861) who were abandoned or given up for adoption by their parents. The name derives from the Latin expositus, the past participle of the Latin verb exponere, which means "to place outside." The Esposito surname is especially prevalent in the Naples region of Italy.


Surname Origin: Italian

Famous People

Raffaele Esposito is baker attributed with first creating the modern pizza.

Genealogy Resources

Contrary to what you may hear, there is no such thing as an Esposito family crest or coat of arms for the Esposito surname. Coats of arms are granted to individuals, not families, and may rightfully be used only by the uninterrupted male line descendants of the person to whom the coat of arms was originally granted.

If you're interested in connecting with others who share the Esposito surname, the following resources can help:

