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Apicella Family Crest
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Apicella derives from the Latin "Apis" meaning "Bee", and the diminuative suffix "icella" meaning small.Used as a pun (play on words)to "nickname" a person that was a diligent,and industrious,or energetic individual.The nickname served as that person's identifier in the community. When a system of surnames evolved, "Apicella" became the surname.
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