Place of Birth: Rome, Italy

Date of Birth: February 16, 1963

Ethnicity: Italian (including Sicilian)

Family Background: Claudio Amendola is an Italian actor, television presenter and director.

He is the son of actors and dubbers Ferruccio Amendola and Rita Savagnone. His father was the Italian voice of Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Sylvester Stallone and Dustin Hoffman, among others. His mother has dubbed most notably Vanessa Redgrave, Shirley MacLaine and Claudia Cardinale. Claudio’s grand-uncle (grandfather’s brother) was director and screenwriter Mario Amendola. Claudio’s aunt, Anna Maria “Deddi” Savagnone, was an actress and dubber. Claudio has a son with his partner, actress Francesca Neri (link). His daughter from a previous relationship is dubber Alessia Amendola. On his mother’s side, Claudio is a first cousin, once removed, of notable conductor Claudio Abbado.

Caludio’s paternal grandparents were Federico Amendola and Amelia Ricci. They were from Rome, Latium, Italy.

Claudio’s maternal grandparents were Giuseppe Savagnone (the son of Francesco Guglielmo Savagnone and Marianna) and Rosella Marraffa. They were from Palermo, Sicily.

Claudio was baptized as Roman Catholic. Some websites has mentioned him as having Jewish roots. Claudio has (https://www.blitzquotidiano.it/) denied these rumours.

Genealogy of Claudio Amendola – https://www.geni.com/

Claudio’s father at Find a Grave: https://it.findagrave.com/

Biographical sketch of Claudio’s maternal grandfather, Giuseppe Savagnone – http://www.treccani.it/

Photo by G.L./www.bigstockphoto.com

06/01/2019 – Barbara Luna – Edwards Lowell and Andrew Weiss Present: Marilyn Monroe 17 Years in the Making – Arrivals – Edwards Lowell Gallery, 8712 Wilshire Boulevard – Beverly Hills, CA , USA – Photo Credit: Sushi / PRPhotos.com

Birth Name: Barbara Ann Luna

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

Date of Birth: March 2, 1937

Ethnicity:
*Filipino, Spanish (father)
*Italian/Sicilian, Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

BarBara Luna is an American actress.

She is the daughter of Florence and Mario Luna.

BarBara has stated:

My mother was from Budapest and her father was from Italy. My father was born in Manila and his mother was from Spain.

BarBara is also said to have Portuguese and/or Jewish ancestry. It is not clear if this is accurate.

BarBara’s maternal grandfather was named Carlo/Charles Dragna (the son of Antonino Dragna and Salvatria Triola). Charles was born in Palermo, Sicily.

BarBara’s maternal grandmother was Margaret Berger (the daughter of Aron/Aaron Berger and Ida Schairk/Schwartz). Margaret was a Hungarian Jewish immigrant.

Birth Name: Espera Oscar de Corti

Date of Birth: April 3, 1904

Place of Birth: Kaplan, Louisiana, U.S.

Date of Death: January 4, 1999

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

Ethnicity: Italian/Sicilian

Iron Eyes Cody was an American actor. He portrayed many Native American characters. He is specifically known for playing a Native American, shedding a tear about litter, in the “Keep America Beautiful” series of public service announcements.

Iron Eyes Cody was born Espera Oscar de Corti in Kaplan, Louisiana, to Italian parents, Francesca/Francis Salpietra, from Scillato, Palermo, Sicily, and Antonio de Corti/”Tony Corti.” He was also raised in Gueydan, Louisiana, and Texas. His stepfather was Alton Abshire.

By the end of his life, he wore his Hollywood Native American costume in his daily life, and denied press reports about his Italian ancestry.

He was married to archaeologist Bertha Parker Pallan, until her death. Bertha’s father was archaeologist Arthur C. Parker, who was of part Seneca Native American descent. Iron Eyes and Bertha had two children, who were adopted, including Native American musician, dancer, and educator Robert Tree Cody.

Iron Eyes’ maternal grandfather was named Jasper Saporito.

Iron Eyes’ maternal grandmother was named Mary Dore.

Sources: Iron Eyes’ mother on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Iron Eyes’ mother – https://www.familysearch.org

Birth Name: Margaret Yvonne Middleton

Date of Birth: September 1, 1922

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Date of Death: January 8, 2007

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

Ethnicity: English, Scottish, one quarter Italian/Sicilian

Yvonne De Carlo was a Canadian-American actress, dancer, and singer.

Yvonne was the daughter of Marie De Carlo and William Shelto Middleton. Her father was from New Zealand. Her mother was born in France, to a Sicilian father and a Scottish mother, who had met in Nice and later moved to Canada. Yvonne began working in Hollywood in the 1940s.

Yvonne had two children with her former husband, stuntman Robert Drew Morgan.

Yvonne’s maternal grandfather was named Michel/Michele De Carlo/DeCarlo. Michele was born in Messina, Sicily.

Yvonne’s maternal grandmother was named Margaret Purves/Purvis (the daughter of Edward Purvis and Maria). Margaret was born in Scotland.

Source: Genealogy of Yvonne De Carlo (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

10/30/2008 – Diane Fleri – 3rd Annual Rome International Film Festival – “Il Prossimo tuo” Photocall – Auditorium Parco della Musica – Rome, Italy – Keywords: – False – – Photo Credit: Insidefoto / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Quimper, Brittany, France

Date of Birth: 13 July, 1983

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian/Sicilian, Maltese
*mother – Italian/Corsican, Breton

Diane Fleri is a French-born Italian actress.

In this clip, Diane stated that her father was born in Estonia, of Italian and Maltese descent, and that her mother was born in Vietnam, of Corsican and Breton ancestry. Her father was a diplomat, and Diane lived in Jerusalem before moving to Rome.

Diane is often said to have Estonian and/or Vietnamese ancestry, most likely due to the birth places of her parents. It is not clear if this is accurate.

09/25/2019 – Michael Roark – 2019 MonologueSlam UK Los Angeles Industry Showcase – Arrivals – TCL Chinese 6 Theatre, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA , USA –  Photo Credit: Guillermo Proano / PR Photos

Birth Name: Michael Sean Roark

Place of Birth: Schaumburg, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 9, 1983

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

Michael Roark is an American actor.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was named Raymond M. “Ray” Roark (who likely was the son of Frederick Melvin “Fred” Roark and Mary Belle Morris). Raymond was born in Missouri. Fred was born in Missouri, the son of Albert Ross Roark and Louisa Jane Crider. Michael’s great-grandmother Mary was born in Missouri, the daughter of William E. Morris and Agnes Blythe.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Dorothy Terry O. Kohnen (the daughter of Arthur Kohnen and Eugena/Eugenia/Eugene/Eugenie Knitscher/Knicht/Kanish). Dorothy was born in Illinois. Arthur was born in Luxembourg, the son of Johann Peter Kohnen and Anna Suet/Zuang. Eugena was born in either Poland or Germany, and was listed as a German speaker on the 1930 U.S. Census.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Joseph J. Alesi (the son of Vito/Veto Alesi and Josephine Scimeca). Joseph was born in Louisiana, to parents from Italy. Vito was the son of Phillip Alesi and Phillipie Attusa.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Santa Rose “Tina” Crescionne (the daughter of Peter Paul Crescionne and Rosalie Palermo). Santa was born in Louisiana. Peter was born in Louisiana, to parents from Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Pietro Crescionne and Santa Scimeca. Rosalie was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Pietro Palermo and Desiderata “Daisy” Bivona, who were from Salaparuta and Gibellina, both in the province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy.

Sources: Obituary of Michael’s paternal grandmother, Dorothy Terry O. (Kohnen) Hansen – http://legacy.com

Obituary of Michael’s maternal grandmother, Santa Rose “Tina” (Crescionne) Alesi – http://obits.theadvocate.com

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09/10/2013 – Andrew Astor – “Insidious: Chapter 2” Los Angeles Premiere – Arrivals – Universal CityWalk – Universal City, CA, USA – Photo Credit: Izumi Hasegawa / PR Photos

Birth Name: Andrew P. Esposito

Place of Birth: Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 7, 2000

Ethnicity: Italian

Andrew Astor is an American actor. His sister is actress Isabella Astor.

Andrew’s paternal grandfather’s surname was Esposito.

Andrew’s maternal grandfather was Nicholas V. Perfito (the son of Joseph Perfito and Rose Settembrini). Joseph was the son of Italian parents, Vito Nicola Perfito and Palerma/Palma Carenza. Rose was also Italian, the daughter of Constance Settembrini, who was from Sicily.

Andrew’s maternal grandmother was named Rita.

Sources: Marriage record of Andrew’s parents – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Andrew’s maternal great-grandfather, Joseph Perfito – https://www.familysearch.org

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Grande in 2011, s_bukley / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Ariana Grande-Butera

Place of Birth: Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 26, 1993

Ethnicity: Italian [Sicilian, Abruzzese]

Ariana Grande is an American singer and actress.

She is the daughter of Joan Grande and Edward Butera. Her parents are of Italian descent. She stated on her Twitter account that she is of half Sicilian and half Abruzzese Italian ancestry. Her maternal half-brother, Frankie Grande, is an actor, dancer, and musician.

A picture of Ariana’s father can be seen here, and a picture of some of her father’s family can be seen here. A picture of Ariana’s mother can be seen here. A picture of Ariana’s paternal grandfather can be seen here, and a picture of Ariana with her maternal grandparents can be seen here.

Ariana’s paternal grandfather was Anthony Vincent Charles Butera (the son of Carlos/Charles Antonio Butera and Marie/Mary Passalaqua). Anthony was born in New Jersey. Ariana’s great-grandfather Charles was born in New Jersey, to Italian parents, Antonino Butera and Magherita Azzara, from Menfi, Provincia di Agrigento, Sicily. Marie was Italian. The surnames Butera and Citrano are Sicilian.

Ariana’s paternal grandmother is named Florence P. Citrano. Florence was born in New Jersey.

Ariana’s maternal grandfather was Frank Anthony Grande (the son of Antonio “Anthony” Grande and Filomena/Felmino “Philomena”/”Phyllis” Lavenditti). Frank was born in New York, to Italian parents. Antonio was born, c. 1900, the son of Raffaela/Raffaele V. Grande (b. 1876) and Sabato/Rose Cardalisca (b. July 1877, in Lanciano, Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy), and moved to the U.S. in May 1903. Ariana’s great-grandmother Filomena was the daughter of Francesco Lavenditti and Benedetta Perrotti.

Ariana’s maternal grandmother is Marjorie M. Damico (the daughter of John Viovanni Damico/D’Amico and Felomina F. “Minnie” Gigante). Marjorie was born in New York, to Italian parents.

Ariana also once twitted that she “just found out my grandparents are heavily greek and part north African”, and then specified “…the chart says Greece/Italy. I just thought it was funny. I’m assuming the North African bit is Moroccan or Tunisia?”

Ariana’s reference to “the chart” makes it likely that she took some sort of DNA test to map out her heritage. DNA tests for people of Sicilian descent sometimes indicate some kind of Greek or North African ancestry.

Grande in 2013, photo by Prphotos.com

Sources: Genealogies of Ariana Grande – https://www.geni.com
https://2.bp.blogspot.com

Ariana’s paternal grandfather, Anthony Vincent Charles Butera, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

History of Ariana’s maternal grandparents, Frank Anthony Grande and Marjorie M. Damico – https://www.youtube.com

Ariana’s half-brother, Frankie Grande, 2008, photo by Prphotos.com

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Reigns in 2015, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Leati Joseph Anoa’i

Place of Birth: Pensacola, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 25, 1985

Ethnicity:
*father – Samoan, as well as one sixteenth English
*mother – English, Italian/Sicilian

Roman Reigns is an American professional wrestler, actor, and professional gridiron football player.

Roman is a member of the Anoa’i family of professional wrestlers. His father, Sika Anoa’i, is a Samoan professional wrestler, born in Leone, American Samoa. His brother, Rosey (Matthew Anoa’i), his uncle, Afa Anoa’i, and his cousins, Yokozuna, Rikishi, Umaga, and The Tonga Kid, and first cousins, once removed, The Usos, were/are also professional wrestlers. His Samoan family comes from Tutuila Island, American Samoa.

Roman is married to Galina Becker, with whom he has five children.

Roman’s paternal grandfather was Amituana’i Anoa’i, also known as The Rev. Anoa’i Amituana’i (the son of Ifopo F. Amituana’i and Puaaelo Faagata). The Rev. Anoa’i was from Fagotago, American Samoa. He was a pastor in the village of Utulei before moving to San Francisco.

Roman’s paternal grandmother was Tovaleomanaia “Tovale” Florence Leoso Ripley (the daughter of Edward Fepulea’i Leoso “Ned” Ripley, aka Ned Ripley, Jr., and of Tagi’ilima “Tagi” Tisa Li’o). Tovaleomanaia was from Leone, Tutuila, American Samoa. Ned was the son of Edward Leoso “Ned” Ripley II and Saitaua/Saitava “Sa” Fepulea’i Papu. Roman’s great-great-grandfather Ned’s own father, Edward V. P. “Ned” Ripley, was an American from Boston, Massachusetts. He was a secretary to the governor of Tutuila. He was of Colonial American (English) descent. Roman’s great-grandmother Tagi’ilima was the daughter of Tisa Fulu’ena Li’o and Fiapa’ipa’i Taeleifi.

Roman’s maternal grandfather was Argie Lee Hooker (the son of Dean Stanley Hooker and Mary Josephine Hollingsworth). Argie was born in Oklahoma. Dean was the son of William Penn Hooker and Elizabeth. Mary was the daughter of Jesse Watson Hollingsworth and Nancy Isabella Moore.

Roman’s maternal grandmother was Josephine Theresa Bagesse (the daughter of Carlo Bagesse and Genevieve Annette Albanese). Josephine was born in Louisiana. Carlo was born in Salaparuta, Trapani, Sicily, the son of Francesco Baggese and Giuseppa Calamia. Genevieve was also born in Italy, the daughter of Joseph Albanese and Rosa Girratano.

Sources: https://youtu.be

Genealogy of Roman Reigns (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Roman’s paternal grandmother, Tovaleomanaia “Tovale” Florence Leoso Ripley, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Roman’s maternal grandfather, Argie Lee Hooker – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Andréa Matarazzo

Place of Birth: São Paulo, Brazil

Date of Birth: 4 March, 1997

Ethnicity: Brazilian [Italian, other]

Andrew Matarazzo is a Brazilian-American actor and singer. He is the son of Jade Matarazzo, who is a fine arts photographer, arts educator, and curator, involved in the Latino community. Andrew was raised in Miami, Florida, U.S.

Andrew’s great-great-uncle was industrialist Ciccillo Matarazzo.

Two of Andrew’s great-great-grandparents were Angelo Andrea Matarazzo and Virgínia Maria di Geraldi, who were Italian immigrants. Andrea was a brother of Count Francesco Matarazzo, a noble, who created a prominent business in Brazil.

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10/30/2008 – Diane Fleri – 3rd Annual Rome International Film Festival – “Il Prossimo tuo” Photocall – Auditorium Parco della Musica – Rome, Italy – Keywords: – False – – Photo Credit: Insidefoto / PR Photos

Place of Birth: Quimper, Brittany, France

Date of Birth: 13 July, 1983

Ethnicity:
*father – Italian/Sicilian, Maltese
*mother – Italian/Corsican, Breton

Diane Fleri is a French-born Italian actress.

In this clip, Diane stated that her father was born in Estonia, of Italian and Maltese descent, and that her mother was born in Vietnam, of Corsican and Breton ancestry. Her father was a diplomat, and Diane lived in Jerusalem before moving to Rome.

Diane is often said to have Estonian and/or Vietnamese ancestry, most likely due to the birth places of her parents. It is not clear if this is accurate.

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Davidson at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards held at the Forum in Inglewood, USA on August 27, 2017. photo by Starfrenzy

Birth Name: Peter Davidson

Place of Birth: Staten Island, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 16, 1993

Ethnicity: Irish, Ashkenazi Jewish, small amounts of Italian/Sicilian, German, Scottish, and English

Pete Davidson is an American actor and comedian. He is a cast member of the show Saturday Night Live.

Pete is the son of Amy (Waters) and Scott Davidson (Scott Matthew Davidson). Pete’s father, a firefighter, died on 9/11.

Pete’s father was of mostly Jewish heritage (including Polish Jewish, Dutch Jewish, and German Jewish). Pete’s other roots are mostly Irish, as well as Scottish, one sixteenth Italian/Sicilian, German, and English. A picture of Pete and his father can be seen here. A picture of Pete, his sister, and his mother, can be seen here.

Pete has stated that he took a DNA test in 2017, and was surprised to find out that his DNA included:

*48% Jewish

Pete was raised Catholic. He has said that he did not know of his father’s Jewish heritage before taking the test.

He has also said:

…I’m a straight white dude but for some reason I look like every other race mixed together… I use it to my advantage. I feel like as soon as people find out I’m just a white dude, I’ll start losing work. They’ll be like, “Aw, he’s not special.”

Pete’s paternal grandfather was Stephen Davidson (the son of Samuel Joseph Davidson and Florence Celia Weinstein). Stephen was Jewish. Samuel was born in New York, the son of Henry Tzvi Leon Davidson, who was born in Poland, and of Frances Fela Willenberg, who was born in Canada.

Pete’s paternal grandmother is Carla Kaiser (the daughter of Michael Patrick Kaiser and Edna May Rosenthal). Michael was the son of John Lawrence Kaiser, who was of German and Dutch Jewish descent, and of Josephine Bianco, whose parents, Melchiore/Michael Bianco/Biancaccio and Carmela Pupello, were Italian, from Sicily. Edna was the daughter of Jacob Rosenthal, who was of Dutch Jewish and German Jewish descent, and of Mary/May/Mamie Young, who had German, English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry.

Pete’s maternal grandfather is named Peter M. Waters. He has Irish ancestry.

Pete’s maternal grandmother is Rebecca A. O’Keefe (the daughter of Robert Joseph O’Keefe and Marjorie Elvira Wylam). Robert was the son of Joseph O. O’Keefe and Rebecca Jones, who were born in New York, both of them to Irish parents. Marjorie was the daughter of Charles Frank Wylam, who had English and German ancestry, and of Martha Margarette Kerr, who was Scottish.

Davidson in 2015, photo by Prphotos.com

Sources: Obituary of Pete’s father, Scott Matthew Davidson – http://www.silive.com

Interviews with Pete Davidson – http://www.providencejournal.com
http://www.nytimes.com

Genealogy of Pete Davidson – http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Pete’s father (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Pete’s paternal great-grandfather, Michael Patrick Kaiser, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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

Pete’s paternal great-great-great-grandparents, Adolph Kaiser and Sophie Rose, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Pete’s paternal great-great-great-grandfather, Adolph Kaiser, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Pete’s paternal great-grandmother, Edna May Rosenthal, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Pete’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Jacob Rosenthal, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Pete’s maternal great-grandfather, Robert Joseph O’Keefe, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Pete’s maternal great-grandmother, Marjorie Elvira Wylam, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of Pete’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Charles Frank Wylam (focusing on his own mother’s side) – http://records.ancestry.com

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Centineo in 2016; photo by kathclick/www.bigstockphoto.com

Birth Name: Noah Gregory Centineo

Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 9, 1996

Ethnicity:
*50% Italian
*50% German

Noah Centineo is an American actor. He is known for starring in several romantic comedy films, especially as Peter Kavinsky in To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and Brooks Rattigan in The Perfect Date.

Noah is the son of Kellee and Gregory Centineo, a former pastor. His father is of Italian ancestry, including Sicilian and Calabrian. His mother is of German descent, from Pennsylvania.

Noah has said:

I’m Italian, Native American. I believe I have a bit of Puerto Rican in me, and I’m Dutch.

It is not clear where Noah’s family tree might contain Native American and/or Puerto Rican ancestry. His recent, documented ancestors appear to only be Italian or of German descent. His reference to Dutch ancestry may be about his mother’s Pennsylvania German antecedents, as ethnic Germans in Pennsylvania are often called “Pennsylvania Dutch.”

Noah’s paternal grandfather was Joseph D. Centineo (the son of Ignacio Centineo and Rose Marie Natalizzio). Joseph was born in New York, with roots in Palermo, Sicily. Ignacio was Italian. Rose was born in New York, the daughter of Italian parents, Emanuel Natalizzio and Jennie DeChiara.

Noah’s paternal grandmother was Louise Frances Falcone (the daughter of Antonio/Anthony Falcone and Concetta Sarde/Sardo). Louise was born in New York, to Italian parents. Concetta was born in Calabria.

Noah’s maternal grandfather was Ernest Richard Andes (the son of Ernest/Earnest M. Andes and Sarah/Sara H. Miller). Noah’s grandfather Ernest was born in Pennsylvania. Noah’s great-grandfather Earnest was the son of William M. Andes and Anna/Annie A. Markley. Sarah was the daughter of Clayton Frederick Miller and Sara Elst Hauseman.

Noah’s maternal grandmother is Anna Marie Kriebel (the daughter of Reuben Lester Kriebel and Laura May/Mae Wanner). Anna was born in Pennsylvania. Reuben was the son of Jacob A. Kriebel and Amanda A. Heebner. Laura was the daughter of Irwin Garfield Wanner and Maggie K. Landis; Maggie was the daughter of Levi K. Landis and Sophia Rebecca Kooker.

Sources: Noah mentions being of half Italian descent – https://mobile.twitter.com

Noah’s paternal grandfather, Joseph D. Centineo, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Noah’s maternal grandfather, Ernest Richard Andes, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Death record of Noah’s maternal grandfather, Ernest Richard Andes – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Noah’s maternal great-grandfather, Ernest/Earnest M. Andes – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Noah’s maternal great-grandfather, Ernest/Earnest M. Andes, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Noah’s maternal great-great-grandparents, William M. Andes and Anna/Annie A. Markley, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Noah’s maternal grandmother, Anna Marie Kriebel, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Noah’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Jacob A. Kriebel and Amanda A. Heebner – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Noah’s maternal great-grandmother, Laura May/Mae Wanner – https://wc.rootsweb.com

Noah’s maternal great-grandmother, Laura May/Mae Wanner, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Noah’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Irwin Garfield Wanner and Maggie K. Landis – https://www.familysearch.org

Noah’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Irwin Garfield Wanner, on the 1880 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Noah’s maternal great-great-grandmother, Maggie K. Landis (focusing on her father’s side) – https://wc.rootsweb.com

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Place of Birth: Rome, Italy

Date of Birth: 15 January, 1977

Ethnicity: Italian [including Sardinian and Sicilian]

Giorgia Meloni is an Italian journalist and politician. She has been President of Fratelli d’Italia (“Brothers of Italy”), a right-wing party, since 8 March, 2014. She previously served as Minister of Youth in Silvio Berlusconi’s fourth government, from 8 May, 2008 to 16 November, 2011.

Giorgia is the daughter of Francesco Meloni and Anna Paratore. Her father was Sardinian, from Cagliari, and her maternal grandfather was Sicilian, from Messina. She has a daughter with her partner Andrea Giambruno.

Giorgia’s maternal grandmother was named Maria.

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Shawkat in 2013, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Alia Martine Shawkat

Place of Birth: Riverside, California, United States

Date of Birth: April 18, 1989

Ethnicity:
*50% Iraqi
*25% Norwegian
*12.5% Irish
*12.5% Sicilian/Italian [including likely Arbëreshë]

Alia Shawkat is an American actress and artist.

Her father was born in Baghdad, Iraq. Her mother is of one quarter Irish, one quarter Sicilian/Italian (including likely Arbëreshë), and one half Norwegian, ancestry.

Alia’s father is sometimes described as being of Kurdish background. It is not clear if this is accurate. In this video interview, Alia describes her father simply as being of Arab descent.

Alia’s maternal grandfather was Paul Burke, an actor (Paul Raymond Burke, the son of Martin Joseph Burke and Santa Maria Palermo). Paul was born in Louisiana. Martin was the son of Martin Patrick Burke and Mary Julia Finnerty, who were Irish, from Galway. Santa was the daughter of Italian parents, Paolo/Paul Proietto Palermo and Nicolina Liuzza. Paolo was from Santa Cristina Gela (Arbëresh: Sëndahstina), an Arbëreshë village in the province of Palermo in Sicily.

Alia’s maternal grandmother was Alice Louise “Peggy” Wikan (the daughter of John Andreas/Andrew Ovesen Wikan and Fredricka/Fredrikke Marie “Freda” Fredriksdatter Hellesfiord). Alice was born in Wisconsin, to Norwegian parents. John was born in Vikan, Smøla, Møre og Romsdal, the son of Ove Ovesen Næbb/Wikan and Elen Andreasdatter Nelvik. Fredricka was born in Hellesfjord, Smøla, Møre og Romsdal, Edøy, the daughter of Fredrik Jakobsen Rosvoll and Marie Gurine Johansdatter Gjøstøl.

Sources: Genealogy of Alia Shawkat (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy and obituary of Alia’s maternal grandfather, Paul Burke – http://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Alia’s maternal great-grandparents, Martin Joseph Burke and Santa Maria Palermo – https://www.familysearch.org

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Barbusca in 2017, photo by Prphotos

Place of Birth: New Jersey, U.S. (likely)

Date of Birth: c. March 3, 2003

Ethnicity: Italian

Thomas Barbusca is an American actor. Among his roles are Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015) and Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life (2016).

His surname is pronounced bar-boos-ka. He has said (at 0:55 here):

…I’m Italian. Everybody thinks I’m Irish [because of his red hair color], but I’m 100% Italian, and nobody believes me… [My hair is] like Sicilian red hair… It’s like an auburn… Sicilian auburn, and nobody gets it.

His sister, Brielle Barbusca, is also an actress.

Thomas’s paternal grandfather was named Gaetano Barbusca.

Thomas’s paternal grandmother is Rosalie/Rosaline Contessa (the daughter of Nicola/Nicholas Contessa and Francesca/Frances Bellettieri). Rosalie was born in New York, to Italian parents. Nicola was the son of Rocko Contessa and Maria Latronica. Francesca was the daughter of Salvatore Bellettieri and Rosa Laguidire.

Thomas’s maternal grandparents are named Thomas Re and Linda Corda.

Sources: Marriage record of Thomas’s great-grandparents, Nicola/Nicholas Contessa and Francesca/Frances Bellettieri – https://familysearch.org

Thomas’s great-grandparents, Nicola/Nicholas Contessa and Francesca/Frances Bellettieri, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Jonas in 2011, s_bukley / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Joseph Adam Jonas

Place of Birth: Casa Grande, Arizona, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 15, 1989

Ethnicity: Irish, German, English, Scottish, Italian/Sicilian, French-Canadian, possibly other

Joe Jonas is an American singer and actor. He is a member of the band The Jonas Brothers, with his siblings Kevin Jonas and Nick Jonas. He has also been the lead vocalist for the band DNCE, of which JinJoo Lee is also a member.

Joe is the son of Denise (Miller) and Paul Kevin Jonas. Also among his siblings is actor Frankie Jonas. Joe is married to English actress Sophie Turner.

Joe’s father, who is from a family from the American South, has German, English, and Scottish ancestry. Joe’s mother, who is from the New Jersey area, has Irish, as well as Italian/Sicilian and French-Canadian, ancestry.

The Jonas Brothers have also stated that they have Cherokee Native American ancestry. It is not clear if this ancestry has been verified/documented.

Joe is related to congressmen Charles A. Jonas (1876-1955), and Charles’s son, Charles R. Jonas (1904-1988), both of North Carolina. Joe descends from the same Jonas line.

It is not publicly known who Joe’s biological paternal grandfather is.

Joe’s paternal grandmother, now Cecilia Lucas, was born under the name Cecilla/Cecilia Paulette Jonas (the daughter of Paul Adam Jonas and Nellie May/Mae Fox). Cecilia was born in North Carolina. Paul was the son of Henry Walter Jonas and Nora Lee/Leigh Campbell. Nellie was the daughter of Nathan/Walter Henry Fox and Elizabeth/Lizzie Mae Hamilton. Through the Jonas line, Joe is descended from German immigrants to the United States in the 1700s.

Joe’s maternal grandfather was Gerald “Jerry” Miller (the son of Henry J. Miller and Agnes Marie Carroll). Gerald was born in The Bronx, New York. Henry was the son of Henry J. Miller and Anna Kelly, who was of Irish origin. Agnes was born in New York, to Irish parents, Michael Carroll and Bridget/Bridgette Lyons.

Joe’s maternal grandmother is Frances Madonia (the daughter of Fortunato Angelo “Frank” Madonia and Margaret Anna Berard). Fortunato was born in New York, the son of Angelo Madonia and Maria Chimero, who were of Italian descent, with Maria’s family being from Sicily. Margaret was born in Bennington, Vemont, the daughter of Milton Dewey Berard and Anna Mary/Rose Ducharme, who were of French-Canadian ancestry.

Sources: Genealogy of Joe Jonas – https://www.geni.com

Information on Joe’s paternal great-grandfather, Paul Adam Jonas – http://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Joe’s paternal great-great-great-great-grandfather, Daniel Jonas (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Obituary of Joe’s paternal great-grandmother, Nellie May/Mae (Fox) Jonas – http://www.legacy.com

Death record of Joe’s maternal great-grandfather, Henry J. Miller – https://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Joe’s maternal great-grandmother, Agnes Marie (Carroll) Lee – https://www.newspapers.com

Family history of Joe’s maternal grandmother, Frances Madonia – http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com

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Grande in 2011, s_bukley / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Ariana Grande-Butera

Place of Birth: Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 26, 1993

Ethnicity: Italian [Sicilian, Abruzzese]

Ariana Grande is an American singer and actress.

She is the daughter of Joan Grande and Edward Butera. Her parents are of Italian descent. She stated on her Twitter account that she is of half Sicilian and half Abruzzese Italian ancestry. Her maternal half-brother, Frankie Grande, is an actor, dancer, and musician.

A picture of Ariana’s father can be seen here, and a picture of some of her father’s family can be seen here. A picture of Ariana’s mother can be seen here. A picture of Ariana’s paternal grandfather can be seen here, and a picture of Ariana with her maternal grandparents can be seen here.

Ariana’s paternal grandfather was Anthony Vincent Charles Butera (the son of Carlos/Charles Antonio Butera and Marie/Mary Passalaqua/Passalacqua). Anthony was born in New Jersey. Ariana’s great-grandfather Charles was born in New Jersey, to Italian parents, Antonino Butera and Magherita Azzara/Azzala, from Menfi, Provincia di Agrigento, Sicily. Marie was Italian. The surname Butera is Sicilian.

Ariana’s paternal grandmother is named Florence P. Citrano. Florence was born in New Jersey. The surname Citrano is Sicilian.

Ariana’s maternal grandfather was Frank Anthony Grande (the son of Antonio “Anthony” Grande and Filomena/Felmino “Philomena”/”Phyllis” Lavenditti). Frank was born in New York, to Italian parents. Antonio was born, c. 1900, the son of Raffaela/Raffaele V. Grande (b. 1876) and Sabato/Rose Cardalisca (b. July 1877, in Lanciano, Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy), and moved to the U.S. in May 1903. Ariana’s great-grandmother Filomena was the daughter of Francesco Lavenditti/La Venditti and Benedetta Perrotti.

Ariana’s maternal grandmother is Marjorie M. Damico (the daughter of John Viovanni Damico/D’Amico and Felomina F. “Minnie” Gigante). Marjorie was born in New York, to Italian parents.

Ariana also once twitted that she “just found out my grandparents are heavily greek and part north African”, and then specified “…the chart says Greece/Italy. I just thought it was funny. I’m assuming the North African bit is Moroccan or Tunisia?”

Ariana’s reference to “the chart” makes it likely that she took some sort of DNA test to map out her heritage. DNA tests for people of Sicilian descent sometimes indicate some kind of Greek or North African ancestry.

Grande in 2013, photo by Prphotos.com

Sources: Genealogies of Ariana Grande – https://www.geni.com
https://2.bp.blogspot.com

Ariana’s paternal grandfather, Anthony Vincent Charles Butera, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

History of Ariana’s maternal grandparents, Frank Anthony Grande and Marjorie M. Damico – https://www.youtube.com

Ariana’s half-brother, Frankie Grande, 2008, photo by Prphotos.com

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Travolta in 2011, s_bukley / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: John Joseph Travolta

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

Date of Birth: February 18, 1954

Ethnicity:
*50% Italian/Sicilian
*50% Irish

John Travolta is an American actor, producer, dancer, and singer.

John is the son of Helen Travolta (born Helen Cecilia Burke) and Salvatore/Samuel J. Travolta. His parents were both born in New Jersey. His father was of Italian/Sicilian descent. His mother, an actress and singer, was of Irish ancestry. He grew up in an Irish-American neighborhood and once stated that his upbringing was predominantly Irish in culture. A picture of John’s father can be seen here. A picture of both of John’s parents can be seen here.

John was married to actress and model Kelly Preston, until her death. The couple has had three children, including actress Ella Bleu Travolta.

His siblings, Joey, Ellen, Ann, Margaret, and Sam, are also actors. His sister Ellen Travolta was married to actor Jack Bannon, until his death. His nephew, Ellen’s son, is actor Tom Fridley.

John has sometimes played an Italian-American character, especially earlier in his career, for example, Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever and James Ubriacco in Look Who’s Talking.

John’s paternal grandfather was Salvatore/Samuel Travolta (the son of Francisco Travolta and Rosa Marsala). Salvatore was from Palermo, Sicily, Italy.

John’s paternal grandmother was Giuseppina/Josephine Marsala (the daughter of Giovanni Marsala and Vincenza Cerniglia). Giuseppina was from Palermo. Giovanni was the son of Giovanni Marsala.

John’s maternal grandfather was Charles Frederick Burke (the son of James A. Burke and Cecilia/Celia Hines/Hynes). Charles was born in Massachusetts. James was born in Massachusetts, the son of Richard A. Burke, from Limerick, Ireland, and of Mary Clancy, from Cork, Ireland. Cecilia was born in Cheshire, Lancashire, England, to Irish parents, Michael Hines and Ann Kelley, who was from County Mayo.

John’s maternal grandmother was Mary Ellen Murphy (the daughter of James J. Murphy and Ellen S. Sheehan). John’s grandmother Mary Ellen was born in Massachusetts. John’s great-grandfather James was born in England, the son of Irish parents, Thomas Murphy and Margaret Dillon. John’s great-grandmother Ellen was born in Wales, the daughter of Irish parents, Patrick Sheehan and Ellen Sullivan.

Sources: Genealogy of John Travolta – http://www.geni.com

Genealogy of John’s father – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

John’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Genealogy of John’s mother – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

John’s mother on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Marriage records of John’s maternal grandparents, James A. Burke and Cecilia/Celia Hines/Hynes – https://www.familysearch.org
https://www.familysearch.org

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Grande in 2011, s_bukley / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Ariana Grande-Butera

Place of Birth: Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 26, 1993

Ethnicity: Italian [Sicilian, Abruzzese]

Ariana Grande is an American singer and actress.

She is the daughter of Joan Grande and Edward Butera. Her parents are of Italian descent. She stated on her Twitter account that she is of half Sicilian and half Abruzzese Italian ancestry. Her maternal half-brother, Frankie Grande, is an actor, dancer, and musician.

A picture of Ariana’s father can be seen here, and a picture of some of her father’s family can be seen here. A picture of Ariana’s mother can be seen here. A picture of Ariana’s paternal grandfather can be seen here, and a picture of Ariana with her maternal grandparents can be seen here.

Ariana’s paternal grandfather was Anthony Vincent Charles Butera (the son of Carlos/Charles Antonio Butera and Marie/Mary Passalaqua/Passalacqua). Anthony was born in New Jersey. Ariana’s great-grandfather Charles was born in New Jersey, to Italian parents, Antonino Butera and Magherita Azzara/Azzala, from Menfi, Provincia di Agrigento, Sicily. Marie was Italian. The surname Butera is Sicilian.

Ariana’s paternal grandmother is named Florence P. Citrano. Florence was born in New Jersey. The surname Citrano is Sicilian.

Ariana’s maternal grandfather was Frank Anthony Grande (the son of Antonio “Anthony” Grande and Filomena/Felmino “Philomena”/”Phyllis” Lavenditti). Frank was born in New York, to Italian parents. Antonio was born, c. 1900, the son of Raffaela/Raffaele V. Grande (b. 1876) and Sabato/Rose Cardalisca (b. July 1877, in Lanciano, Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy), and moved to the U.S. in May 1903. Ariana’s great-grandmother Filomena was the daughter of Francesco Lavenditti/La Venditti and Benedetta Perrotti.

Ariana’s maternal grandmother is Marjorie M. Damico (the daughter of John Viovanni Damico/D’Amico and Felomina F. “Minnie” Gigante). Marjorie was born in New York, to Italian parents.

Ariana also once twitted that she “just found out my grandparents are heavily greek and part north African”, and then specified “…the chart says Greece/Italy. I just thought it was funny. I’m assuming the North African bit is Moroccan or Tunisia?”

Ariana’s reference to “the chart” makes it likely that she took some sort of DNA test to map out her heritage. DNA tests for people of Sicilian descent sometimes indicate some kind of Greek or North African ancestry.

Grande in 2013, photo by Prphotos.com

Sources: Genealogies of Ariana Grande – https://www.geni.com
https://2.bp.blogspot.com

Ariana’s paternal grandfather, Anthony Vincent Charles Butera, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

History of Ariana’s maternal grandparents, Frank Anthony Grande and Marjorie M. Damico – https://www.youtube.com

Ariana’s half-brother, Frankie Grande, 2008, photo by Prphotos.com

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