Paolo Nutini

Nutini in 2010, photo by PrPhotos

Birth Name: Paolo Giovanni Nutini

Place of Birth: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Date of Birth: 9 January, 1987

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Scottish (mother)

Paolo Nutini is a Scottish singer, songwriter, and musician. His debut album was a success in the U.K.

His father, Alfredo John Nutini, is of Italian descent. His mother, Linda Harkins, is of Scottish origin. They own a fish and chips shop business.

Paolo’s paternal grandfather is Giovanni/John “Jackie” Nutini (the son of Eli Nutini and Dora Motroni). Giovanni was born in Paisley, Scotland, to parents from Barga, Province of Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. Eli was the son of Salvador Nutini and Isola Ogni. Dora was the daughter of Giuseppe Motroni and Caterina Majolani.

Paolo’s paternal grandmother is Ada Castelvecchi (the daughter of Alfredo John Castelvecchi and Leontina/Leonita/Leonta Marchetti). Ada was born in Paisley, Scotland, also to parents from Barga. Alfredo was the son of Giuseppe Castelvecchi and Marianna Orlandi. Leontina was the daughter of Raffaello Marchetti and Assunta Biagi.

Sources: Genealogies of Paolo Nutini (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
http://serchiovalley.net