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Shakira in 2011, photo by kathclick/bigstock.com

Birth Name: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll

Place of Birth: Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

Date of Birth: February 2, 1977

Ethnicity:
*father – Lebanese
*mother – Colombian, including Spanish [Castilian, Andalusian, Aragonese, Cantabrian], Indigenous, African, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Italian/Sicilian

Sakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer, model, and choreographer.

Her father, William Alberto Mebarak Chadid, was born in New York City, New York, U.S., and is of Lebanese descent. Her mother, Nidia del Carmen Ripoll Torrado, is Colombian, born in Arenosa, Colombia. Shakira’s mother’s ancestry includes Spanish [Castilian, Andalusian, Aragonese, Cantabrian], Indigenous, African, Catalan, Basque, Galician, and Italian/Sicilian. Shakira has two children, Milan Piqué and Sasha Piqué, with her partner, Catalan professional footballer Gerard Piqué.

Sakira’s name, Shakira, means “thankful” in Arabic. She uses Turkish-Arabic belly dancing in a lot of her performances.

Shakira’s paternal grandfather was named Alberto Mebarak Spath (the son of Moisés Isaac Mebarak and Labibe Spath S.). Alberto was born in Cartagena, Bolívar Dept, Colombia, to Lebanese emigrants, from Beirut and Zahlé, respectively. Moisés was the son of Isaac Mebarak and Marta. Labibe was the daughter of Moisés D. Spath and Marie (or María in Spanish) S.

Shakira’s paternal grandmother was Isabel Chadid Baizer (the daughter of Pedro Chadid Raide and Rosa Baizer Gandur). Isabel was born in Sincelejo, Sucre Dept, Colombia, to Lebanese parents. Pedro was the son of Tannus Shdid, later Antonio Chadid Harb, and of Sade Raide. Pedro moved to Colombia in 1895. Rosa was the daughter of Abraham Baizer and Juana Gandur.

Shakira’s maternal grandfather was Tomás Eduardo Ripoll Jiménez (the son of Cristóbal Ripoll Carrasquilla and Elena Leocadia Jiménez). Tomás Eduardo was born in Piojó, Atlántico. Cristóbal was the son of José Antonio Ripoll Ramos and Rosaura “Rosa” Carrasquilla. Elena was the daughter of an unknown father and Magdalena Jiménez.

Shakira’s maternal grandmother was Josefina Torrado Núñez (the daughter of Adriano Natividad Torrado Verjel and Mercedes Núñez). Josefina was born in Ábrego, Norte de Santander. Natividad was the son of Francisco José Torrado Carvajalino and María Victoria Verjel Torrado. Mercedes was the daughter of Milán Navarro and Ángela Núñez Pisciotti. Shakira has said that she has Italian/Sicilian ancestry from her Pisciotti line. She stated this here (from 0:41) and here (from 3:20).

Shakira’s third cousin once removed is Internet personality Manolo González.

Shakira with her parents and partner Gerard Piqué in 2013, photo by Prphotos

Sources: BBC article on Shakira’s Lebanese ancestry – http://news.bbc.co.uk

Genealogy of Shakira (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Baptismal record of Shakira’s father – https://familysearch.org

Baptismal record of Shakira’s paternal grandfather, Alberto Mebarak Spath – https://familysearch.org

Confirmation record of Shakira’s paternal grandfather, Alberto Mebarak Spath – http://www.rodriguezuribe.co

Baptismal record of Shakira’s paternal grandmother, Isabel Chadid Baizer – https://familysearch.org

Records of some of Shakira’s father’s family – http://www.rodriguezuribe.co

Interview with Shakira’s father about her mother’s ancestry – http://www.lavanguardia.com

YouTube video about Shakira’s Catalan ancestry – http://www.youtube.com

Family histories of Shakira’s mother – http://orlandoclavijotorrado.blogspot.com
http://misescritosgloriabarriga.blogspot.com

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Birth Name: Salvatore/Salvator Paul Belleci

Place of Birth: Monterey, California, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 30, 1970

Ethnicity:
*father – Sicilian Italian
*mother – German, some English

Tory Belleci is an American television personality and model maker. He is known for his appearance on television program MythBusters.

Tory’s paternal grandfather was Salvatore “Dudie” Belleci (the son of Stefano “Stephen” Belleci/Ballacia and Frances/Francis). Salvatore was born in California, to Sicilian Italian parents.

Tory’s paternal grandmother was Antoinette Genevieve Randazzo (the daughter of Andrea “Andrew” Randazzo and Francesca “Frances” Virgi). Antoinette was born in California, also to Sicilian Italian parents. Andrea was the son of Giuseppe “Joe” Randazzo and Filippa Lafata.

Tory’s maternal grandfather was William Leonard Adams (the son of Walter Tarry Adams and Mary Elizabeth Eberenz). William was born in Kentucky. Walter was born in Kentucky, the son of John Clement Adams and Lucinda Watts. Mary was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Charles Eberenz, whose parents were German, and of Cecelia Schweinhart, whose parents were also German.

Tory’s maternal grandmother was Anna Lucille Birkel (the daughter of Louis Ferdinand Birkel and Anna Sophia Fante). Anna was born in Kentucky. Tory’s great-grandfather Louis was born in Kentucky, the son of Louis F. Birkel, whose parents were German, and of Anna T. Mathes, whose parents were also German. Tory’s great-grandmother Anna was born in Kentucky, the daughter of Franz Joseph Fante, who was German, and of Amalia Gottbrath, whose parents were German.

Sources: Obituary of Tory’s paternal grandfather, Salvatore “Dudie” Belleci – http://findagrave.com

Obituary of Tory’s paternal grandmother, Antoinette Genevieve (Randazzo) Belleci – http://missionmortuary.com

Genealogy of Tory’s maternal grandparents, William Leonard Adams and Anna Lucille Birkel – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Tory’s maternal aunt – http://legacy.com

Photo by cvanwagoner/Bigstock.com

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Walton in 2019, photo by kathclick

Place of Birth: Barrow County, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 22, 2006

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian, English, other

Javon “Wanna” Walton is an American actor and boxer. He is known for his roles on the series Euphoria, Utopia, and The Umbrella Academy, and as the voice of Pugsley in The Addams Family 2. He has also been credited as Javon Walton.

Javon is the son of Jessica Battle and actor, stuntperson, and boxer D.J. Walton. His father was born in New York. On his father’s Instagram page, he stated that his blood-related aunt is Sicilian. A picture of Javon’s parents can be seen here. A picture of Javon’s father and grandaunt can be seen here.

Source: https://www.menshealth.com

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Birth Name: Lindsay Dee Lohan

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 2, 1986

Ethnicity:
*Irish, German, Italian (father)
*Irish, Italian-Sicilian (mother)

Lindsay Lohan is an American actress, singer, songwriter, model, director, and producer. Her roles include The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, Herbie: Fully Loaded, Bobby, I Know Who Killed Me, and Machete.

She is the daughter of Donata Melina Nicolette (Sullivan) and Michael John Lohan. Among her siblings is musician Ali Lohan and model Cody Lohan.

Lindsay’s father has Irish, German, and Italian ancestry. Lindsay’s mother has Irish and Italian-Sicilian ancestry.

Lindsay is married to financier Bader Shammas.

Lindsay’s paternal grandfather was Richard E. Lohan (the son of John Lohan and Ellen M. Mulgrew). Richard was born in New York. John was born in New York, to Irish parents, Patrick Lohan and Mary. Ellen was born in New York. Ellen’s father, John Henry Mulgrew, was born in New York, of Irish descent. Ellen’s mother, Clara V. Fillhardt, was born in New York, the daughter of Frederick Fillhardt, who was German, and Christina Siebert, who was born in New York, to German parents.

Lindsay’s paternal grandmother is Marilyn Katherine Desiderio (the daughter of John V. Desiderio, Jr. and Virginia Mae Debole). John was born in New York, the son of John Desiderio and Filamena/Filemeno Mamie Del Basso, who were of Italian origin, with at least some roots in Angri, Salerno, Campania. Virginia was born in New York, the daughter of Anthony A. Debole, who was of Italian origin, likely Sicilian, and of Mae/Elizabeth Kearney. Mae’s mother was of German descent.

Lindsay’s maternal grandfather is named John L. Sullivan, Jr. (the son of John L. Sullivan, Sr. and Beatrice). Lindsay’s grandfather John was born in New York. Lindsay’s great-grandfather John born in Brooklyn, and had Irish ancestry. Beatrice was born in Ireland.

Lindsay’s maternal grandmother is named Ann Haney. Ann’s ancestry is fully or partially Italian/Sicilian.

Sources: Tiscali biography – http://www.tiscali.co.uk

Mention of Lindsay’s mother’s Italian ancestry – http://www.sheknows.com

Genealogies of Lindsay Lohan – http://gw.geneanet.org
https://www.geni.com

Lindsay’s paternal great-grandfather, John Lohan, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lindsay’s paternal great-grandmother, Ellen M. Mulgrew, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Lindsay’s paternal great-great-great-grandparents, Frederick Fillhardt and Christina Siebert, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Linday’s paternal great-great-grandfather, John Desiderio – https://www.familysearch.org

Lindsay’s paternal great-grandmother, Virginia Mae Debole, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Virginia Mae Debole on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Lindsay’s paternal great-great-grandmother, Mae/Elizabeth Kearney – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Manganiello in 2012, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Joseph Michael Manganiello

Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 28, 1976

Ethnicity:
*paternal grandfather – African-American, other
*paternal grandmother – Italian Sicilian
*maternal grandfather – Dalmatian Croatian
*maternal grandmother – Armenian, German

Joe Manganiello is an American actor, producer, director, author, and narrator. He is known for playing Alcide Herveaux on True Blood, and for his roles in the films Magic Mike, Sabotage, Archenemy, and, as Flash Thompson, in Spider-Man, among many other works.

Joe is the son of Susan and Charles Manganiello. His paternal grandmother was of Italian descent, from Sicily. As an adult, Joe discovered that his paternal grandfather was an African-American of mixed race. Joe’s maternal grandfather was of Dalmatian Croatian ancestry, and Joe’s maternal grandmother was of German and Armenian descent. A picture of Joe with his parents can be seen here.

Joe is married to Colombian-born actress, comedian, and model Sofía Vergara. His stepson is internet personality Manolo González.

Joe’s paternal grandmother was Marie R. Bonanno (the daughter of Giuseppe/Joseph Bonanno and Rose Correnti). Marie was born in Connecticut, to Italian parents, from Messina, Sicily. Giuseppe was the son of Santo Bonanno and Carmela Aveni. Rose was the daughter of Carmelo Correnti and Maria Trifiletti.

Joe’s legal paternal grandfather was named Emilio “John” Manganiello. Emilio was born in Pennsylvania, to a family from Avellino, Campania. As an adult, Joe discovered via the show Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. that Emilio was not his biological grandfather. His biological grandfather was an African-American mixed race man, with deep roots in Massachusetts, including an African-American ancestor who fought in the Revolutionary War.

Joe’s maternal grandfather was Nicholas Francis Joseph Brachanow (the son of Marks/Michael Bračanov/Brachanow and Kata/Kate/Catherine Jelovčić/Jelnick/Yarosa/Yelobchich). Nicholas was born in Massachusetts, to Dalmatian Croatian parents from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, likely Murter, Jezera. Marks was the son of Nikola Bračanov and Matija Baresin. Kata was the daughter of Jakov/Jack Jelovčić and Tonka/Anntonet Lovresko/Lovesko.

Joe’s maternal grandmother was Sirapi/Sondra Tatarian (born Tatouchian, the daughter of Rose/Tevris/Tarvez). Sondra was born in Istanbul, Turkey.

Joe has said, discussing his maternal great-grandmother:

…April 24 was a very special day because it is the centenary of the 1915 genocide (when the Turkish government deported and exterminated millions of Armenians). My great-grandmother escaped that same year when her entire family was murdered… [She swam] across the Euphrates River with her last baby on her back. But when she got across the river, she saw that the baby had drowned. She ended up living in a cave until some German soldiers found her and one of them got her pregnant. They went to Germany where she had an Armenian-German baby daughter. This was my grandmother. She lived on the streets of Constantinople for three years, until she gathered enough money to go to the United States, where she eventually married. That’s the story of my great-grandmother and grandmother.

Sources: http://www.grazia.it
http://www.vanidades.com
https://mobile.twitter.com
https://mobile.twitter.com

Joe’s paternal grandmother, Marie R. Bonanno, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth record of Joe’s maternal grandfather, Nicholas Francis Joseph Brachanow – https://www.familysearch.org

Joe’s maternal grandfather, Nicholas Francis Joseph Brachanow, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Joe’s maternal great-grandparents, Marks/Michael Bračanov/Brachanow and Kata/Kate/Catherine Jelovčić/Jelnick/Yarosa/Yelobchich – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Joe’s maternal grandmother, Sirapi/Sondra (Tatarian) Brachanow – https://www.newspapers.com

Manganiello in 2010, photo credit: Ronald Woan

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Turpel in 2017, photo by kathclick

Birth Name: Anthony Joseph Turpel

Place of Birth: California, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 26, 2000

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (maternal grandfather), English, German, one eighth Swedish, as well as Irish, Scottish, French, Northern Irish/Scots-Irish, distant Channel Islander [Guernsey]

Anthony Turpel is an American actor. He appears on the show Love, Victor.

Anthony’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Francis Turpel (the son of Lawrence Burton Turpel/Turple and Annie Louise O’Connor). Joseph was born in Massachusetts. Lawrence was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, the son of Alexander MacKenzie “Alex” Turple and Agnes Melissa Hutt. Annie was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of Dennis O’Connor, who was Irish, and of Honora/Hanorah E. Sutton, whose parents were Irish.

Anthony’s paternal grandmother was Louise E. Smith (the daughter of Charles Albert Smith and Clara Elsie Woodman). Louise was born in Massachusetts. Charles was born in Massachusetts, the son of Edward F. Smith and Marietta S. Pittman. Clara was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, the daughter of Isaac Clark Woodman and Elsie Ruth Davison.

Anthony’s maternal grandfather is Anthony R. Buccola (the son of Victor Charles Buccola and Lena A. Tudisco). Anthony’s grandfather Anthony was born in California. Victor was born in California, to Sicilian Italian parents, Anthony “Tony” Buccola and Sarah Tolento/Tolante. Lena was born in California, also to Sicilian Italian parents, Domenico “Dominick” Tudisco and Santa/Monta “Sonia” Longo, who were from Tusa, province of Messina.

Anthony’s maternal grandmother is Marilyn Olson (the daughter of Lester Palmberg Olson and Muriel Jane Doud/Dowd). Lester was born in Connecticut, to Swedish parents, Olaf Eskel Olson and Anna Louise Palmberg. Muriel was born in Connecticut, the daughter of Frederick King Doud/Dowd and Mary Jane Thuman.

Source: Obituary of Anthony’s paternal grandmother, Louise E. (Smith) Turpel – http://legacy.com

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Place of Birth: New Port Richey, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 20, 2002

Ethnicity:
*father – English, Irish, Scottish
*mother – Italian, including Sicilian

Joshua Colley is an American actor. He co-stars in the film Senior Year and on the show Love, Victor.

He was raised in Trinity, Florida.

Joshua’s paternal grandfather is Martin Colley (the son of Leslie James Colley and Jo Ava Causey). Leslie was the son of George A. Colley and Ada Elizabeth Kerry. Jo was the daughter of Jerry Osgood Causey and Frances Ida Culbreath.

Joshua’s paternal grandmother is Sheila Starr Turnage (the daughter of Walton Jerome Billy Turnage and Sadie Mae McGuire). Walton was the son of William M. Turnage and Lydia Deita Dedy Ross. Sadie was the daughter of Lon McGuire and Effie Mae McClure.

Joshua’s maternal grandfather was Robert Philip Campo (the son of Anthony Campo and Jennie Checola). Robert was born in Buffalo, New York.

Joshua’s maternal grandmother is Annette Lipomi (the daughter of Frank Lipomi and Marietta Tuso). Annette was born in Buffalo, New York, to parents from Cerdo, Sicily. Frank was the son of Domenico Lipomi and Luigia DiFranco.

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BEVERLY HILLS – August 12: Henry Silva at the 24th Annual Golden Boot Awards on August 12, 2006 at Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA., photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Date of Birth: September 23, 1926

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: September 14, 2022

Place of Death: Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Puerto Rican/Spanish, possibly Italian Sicilian

Henry Silva was an American actor. His films include Ocean’s 11 (1960), The Manchurian Candidate, Johnny Cool, The Secret Invasion, The Plainsman, The Return of Mr. Moto, White Fang to the Rescu, Crimebusters, Alligator, Above the Law, Dick Tracy, and Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai. He was particularly known for having played roles of a smorgasbord of ethnicities, including Chinese and Japanese, often villains.

Henry was the son of Angelina/Angeline Martinez and Jesus Silva. His mother was born in Puerto Rico. It appears that his father was born in Puerto Rico as well. In the DVD commentary for The Return of Mr. Moto, he said that he was of Spanish and Italian descent.

He was raised mostly by his mother, in Spanish Harlem, Manhattan.

Henry had two children with his former wife Ruth Earl.

Sources: https://major-smolinski.com
https://www.nytimes.com
https://www.washingtonpost.com
https://www.latimes.com

Henry Silva on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Henry Silva on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Noah Michael LeGros

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: October 5, 1993

Ethnicity:
*father – German, Norwegian, Irish, Luxembourgish, Swiss-German, 1/16th French
*maternal grandfather – Italian/Sicilian
*maternal grandmother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Noah Le Gros is an American actor.

He is the son of actors James LeGros and Kristina Loggia, and the grandson of actor Robert Loggia.

Noah’s paternal grandfather was Mervyn David Le Gros (the son of Leonard Vincent LeGros and Josephine “Josie” Iverson). Mervyn was born in Minnesota. Leonard was the son of George Henry LeGros, who was born in England, to a French father and likely an Irish mother, and of Catherine J. Sweeney, who was born in Vermont, to Irish parents. Noah’s great-grandmother Josephine was the daughter of Norwegian parents, Arnie Iverson and Johanna Maursaet Olson.

Noah’s paternal grandmother was Bonita Louise Bertrand (the daughter of Linus Jacob Bertrand and Gloria Marion Aquilla Miller). Linus was the son of Frank Simon Bertrand, whose parents were Luxembourgish, and of Rose/Rosa Schiller, whose parents were German. Gloria was of German and Swiss-German descent, and was the daughter of Carl T. Miller and Ardella G. Kunz.

Noah’s maternal grandfather was Robert Loggia (born Salvatore Loggia; the son of Biagio/Beniamino/Benjamin Loggia and Elena Blandino). Robert was born in New York, to Italian parents, from Sicily. Biagio was born in Palma di Montechiaro, the son of Salvatore Loggia and Angelina Condello. Elena was born in Vittoria, the daughter of Clemente/Clement Blandino and Ida/Aida Nicolose.

Noah’s maternal grandmother was Della Marjorie Solomon/Sloan (the daughter of Jacob/Jack Seymour Solomon/Sloan and Gertrude Hazel Cohen). Marjorie was born in New York. Jacob was the son of Russian Jewish/Polish Jewish parents, Joseph Solomon and Annie Stein. Gertrude was the daughter of Samuel Cohen, an Austrian Jewish immigrant, and of Bessie Glass, whose parents were German Jews.

Sources: Noah’s paternal great-grandfather, Leonard Vincent LeGros, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Noah’s paternal great-grandmother, Josephine “Josie” Iverson, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Noah’s paternal great-grandfather, Linus Jacob Bertrand, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Noah’s paternal great-grandmother, Gloria Marion Aquilla Miller (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://records.ancestry.com

Noah’s paternal great-grandmother, Gloria Marion Aquilla Miller, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Noah’s maternal great-grandparents, Biagio/Beniamino/Benjamin Loggia and Elena Blandino – https://familysearch.org

Record of Noah’s maternal great-grandfather, Biagio/Beniamino/Benjamin Loggia – https://familysearch.org

Record of Noah’s maternal great-grandmother, Elena Blandino – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Noah’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Clemente/Clement Blandino – https://familysearch.org

Noah’s maternal grandmother, Della Marjorie Solomon, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Della Marjorie Solomon, on the 1950 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Noah’s maternal grandparents, Jacob/Jack Seymour Solomon/Sloan and Gertrude Hazel Cohen – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Noah’s maternal great-grandmother, Gertrude Hazel (Cohen) Sloan – https://www.nytimes.com

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LOS ANGELES – APR 25: Tom Papa at the 19th Annual “Taste For A Cure” at Beverly Wilshire on April 25, 2014 in Beverly Hills, CA

Birth Name: Thomas G. Papa

Place of Birth: Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 10, 1968

Ethnicity:
*75% Italian [including Sicilian]
*25% German

Tom Papa is an American comedian, actor, and radio host.

Tom’s paternal grandfather was Albert T. Papa (the son of Antonino “Tony” Papa and Giuseppina “Josephina” Randazzo). Albert was born in New York, to parents from Italy.

Tom’s paternal grandmother was Clementine Crispo (the daughter of Clemente Crispo and Carmela Colarusso). Clementine was born in New York, also to Italian parents.

Tom’s maternal grandfather was Kurt Knors (the son of Richard Michael Knors and Katharina/Katherine Brocker). Kurt was born in Viersen, Germany. Richard was also born in Viersen. Katharina was from Mönchengladbach.

Tom’s maternal grandmother was Charlotte Anna Politi/Polleti (the daughter of Alberto “Albert” Politi/Polleti and Venerina Electra “Veronica” Bernardi). Charlotte was born in New Jersey, to parents from Italy. Alberto was born in Lucca, the son of Giuseppe Politi and Fortunata Della Selva. Venerina was born in Sicily, the daughter of Albino Bernardi and Carlotta Casella.

Sources: Tom’s father on the 1950 U.S. Census – http://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Tom’s paternal grandparents, Albert T. Papa and Clementine Crispo – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Tom’s paternal grandmother, Clementine (Crispo) Papa – http://obits.nj.com

Marriage record of Tom’s maternal grandparents, Kurt Knors and Charlotte Anna Politi/Polleti – http://familysearch.org

Death record of Tom’s maternal grandmother, Charlotte Anna (Politi/Polleti) Knors – http://findagrave.com

Tom’s maternal grandfather, Kurt Knors, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://familysearch.org

Tom’s maternal grandmother, Charlotte Anna Politi/Polleti, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://familysearch.org

Photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

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Birth Name: Aaron Michael Nola

Place of Birth: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

Date of Birth: June 4, 1993

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian (father), French, Irish, Spanish (mother)

Ancestry/Genealogy: Aaron Nola is an American Major League Baseball starting pitcher, who currently plays for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Aaron Nola is the son of Anthony Jude Nola and Stacie Barrios.

His paternal grandfather was Vincent John Nola Sr., the son of Biagio Nola and Francesca Conception Caruso. Biagio and Francesca were Sicilian.

His paternal grandmother was Sarah Amelia Modicut, the daughter of Joseph Blaise Modicut Jr. and Josephine Sedita. Joseph was the son of Giuseppe Joseph Biaggio Blaise Modica and Anna Maria Mary Miceli. Josephine was the daughter of Giuseppe Joseph Sedita and Filippa Felicia Effie Taravella.

His maternal grandfather was Richard Leon Barrios Jr., the son of Richard Leon Barrios Sr. and Gladys Beulah Horrigan. Richard was the son of Ulyesse Joachim Barrios and Marie Corinne Leblanc. Glayds was the daughter of Richard Daniel Horrigan Sr. and Mathilda Mary King-Reed.

His maternal grandmother was Patricia Barrios.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/20/sports/baseball/nola-brothers-nlcs.html

ancestry.com public records

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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEB 13: Nikka Costa at the EMI GRAMMY After-Party at Milk Studios on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California Joe Seer/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Domenica Costa

Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan

Date of Birth: June 4, 1972

Ethnicity:
*father – Sicilian Italian
*mother – English, possibly other

Nikka Costa is a Japanese-born American singer, actress, and composer.

Her father, conductor and record producer Don Costa, was of Sicilian Italian descent. Her mother has English, and possibly other, descent. She was raised in California and in Europe. She is married to Australian musician, producer, and songwriter Justin Stanley, with whom she has two children.

Nikka’s paternal grandfather was Gaetano “Guy” Costa (the son of Giovanni Costa and Roa Gerbasi). Gaetano was born in Messina, Sicily, Italy.

Nikka’s paternal grandmother was Nunziata “Nancy” Bisazza (the daughter of Antonino Bisazza and Grazia Crescenti). Nunziata was also born in Messina, Italy.

Nikka’s maternal grandmother was named Bessie Mae.

Sources: Marriage record of Nikka’s paternal grandparents, Gaetano “Guy” Costa and Nunziata “Nancy” Bisazza – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Nikka’s maternal grandmother, Bessie Mae Winston Pelham – http://legacy.com

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Dominici at the Second Television Academy Honors Gala. Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA. 04-30-09 s_bukley/Bigstock.com, photo by Bigstock.com:

Birth Name: Anthony James Dominici

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 3, 1970

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian/Sicilian
*mother – Cuban, some Mexican

Anthony Dominici is an American television producer and director. He is known for his work as the executive producer and showrunner of television series LEGO Masters, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and America’s Next Top Model, among others.

He is married to producer, director, and casting director Georgia C. Archer. On his mother’s side, he is a cousin of filmmaker, producer, and writer Phil Lord.

Anthony’s paternal grandfather likely was Salvador Dominici (the son of Gaspare Dominici and Domenica Grego). Salvador was born in Louisiana, to Sicilian Italian parents, who were from Palermo. Gaspare was the son of Manuelo Dominici and Rosalia Medenino. Domenica was the daughter of Salvatore Greco and Rosa Viola.

Anthony’s paternal grandmother likely was Bertha Cristina (the daughter of Vicente Charles Cristina and Caterina Longo). Bertha was born in Louisiana. Vincent was born in Louisiana, the son of Giuseppe Cristina, who was from Palermo, Sicily, Italy, and of Rosalia Barbera, whose parents were from the Ustica Island, Italy. Caterina was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Giuseppe Longo, who was Italian, and of Giovanna Russo, whose parents were Italian.

Anthony’s maternal grandfather was Pedro E. Betancourt Davalos (the son of Pedro Estanislao Betancourt and Haydee Lamar Capó). Anthony’s grandfather Pedro was born in Havana, Cuba. Anthony’s great-grandfather Pedro was a doctor, major general, diplomat, politician, and Cuban revolutionary in the Cuban War of Independence. He was born in the province of Matanzas, Cuba, the son of Juan Florencio Betancourt and Clotilde Davalos. Haydee was also born in Matanzas.

Anthony’s maternal grandmother was Aida Victoria Gasque (the daughter of Alfonso Gasque Arana and Eugenia Portal Fernández). Aida was born in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. Alfonso was born in Mexico, the son of Bruno Gasque Naya, whose father was Cuban, and of Adelaida Arana. Eugenia was born in Quemado de Güines, Cuba, the daughter of José Portal and Eugenia Fernández.

Sources: Genealogy of Anthony’s father – http://familysearch.org

Obituary of Anthony’s maternal grandfather, Pedro E. Betancourt – http://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Anthony’s maternal great-grandparents, Alfonso Gasque Arana and Eugenia Portal Fernández – http://familysearch.org

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Christie in 2014, photo by Christopher Halloran/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Christopher James Christie

Place of Birth: Newark, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 6, 1962

Ethnicity:
*father – German, Irish, Scottish
*mother – Italian/Sicilian

Chris Christie is an American politician, federal prosecutor, and political commentator. A Republican, he was U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, from January 17, 2002 to December 1, 2008, Governor of New Jersey, from January 19, 2010 to January 16, 2018, Chair of the Republican Governors Association, from November 21, 2013 to November 20, 2014, and Chair of the Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission, from March 29, 2017 to November 1, 2017, among other duties.

He is a candidate for the Republican Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 2024.

He was also a candidate for the Republican Party’s 2016 presidential nomination.

Chris is the son of Sondra A. (Grasso), a telephone receptionist, and Wilbur James Christie, a certified public accountant. His father’s ancestry was half German, with the rest being Irish, and some Scottish. His mother was of Italian (Sicilian) descent. His family moved to Livingston, New Jersey, after 1967. Chris is married to investment banker Mary Pat Foster Christie, with whom he has four children.

Chris’s paternal grandfather was James Christopher Christie (the son of Hugh Henry Christie and Bridget Smith). James was born in New Jersey. Hugh was the son of James H. Christie, who was born in Scotland, and of Rosanna Matthews, whose parents were Irish. Bridget was the daughter of Irish parents, John Smith and Bridget.

Chris’s paternal grandmother was Caroline “Carrie” Winter (the daughter of John H. Winter and Caroline Lott). Chris’s grandmother Caroline was born in New Jersey. John was born in New Jersey, to German parents, Charles Winter and Christine. Chris’s great-grandmother Caroline Lott was also was born in New Jersey, also to German parents, Cyriaeus/Ziriak/Jeremiah Lott and Walburgh Ernst.

Chris’s maternal grandfather was named Philip/Phillip Grasso (the son of Santo Grasso and Santa). Philip was of Italian origin.

Chris’s maternal grandmother was named Anna/Anne Scavone (the daughter of Salvatore Scavone and Domenica). Anna was of Italian origin.

Three people of significant Italian heritage have won a caucus, primary, and/or nominating ballot for a major American party’s Presidential nomination. The three are:
*Al Smith (who was the Democratic Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 1928, and was also a candidate for the 1920, 1924, and 1932 Democratic nominations for President: in 1928, he won 12 contests; in 1932, he won 4 contests; Smith’s paternal grandfather was Italian)
*Michael DiSalle (1960; Democratic; won 1 state, Ohio)
*Rick Santorum (Republican; ran in 2012 and 2016: in 2012, he won 11 contests; Santorum is of three quarters Italian descent)

Ted Cruz, whose maternal great-grandfather was Italian, won 11 contests in the 2016 Republican Party primaries.

Other people of significant Italian heritage who are mounting or have mounted plausible or semi-plausible campaigns for a major party’s nomination for President of the United States are:
*John A. Volpe (who sought the 1968 Republican nomination)
*James Traficant (who sought the 1988 Democratic nomination; Traficant’s father was of Italian descent)
*Rudy Giuliani (who sought the 2008 Republican nomination)
*Tom Tancredo (who sought the 2008 Republican nomination)
*George Pataki (who sought the 2016 Republican nomination; Pataki’s maternal grandfather was Italian)
*Richard Ojeda (who sought the 2020 Democratic nomination; Ojeda’s mother is of at least three quarters Italian descent)
*Tim Ryan (who sought the 2020 Democratic nomination; Ryan’s mother is of Italian descent)
*Bill de Blasio (who sought the 2020 Democratic nomination; de Blasio’s mother was of Italian descent)
*Ron DeSantis (who is seeking the 2024 Republican nomination)

Geraldine Ferraro, who was of Italian descent, was the Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States in 1984.

Sources: Genealogy of Chris Christie – http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Chris Christie (focusing on his father’s side) – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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