Casero family

The Casero family were a Genovese noble family.

History
Originally from Lombardy; they arrived in Genova sometime in the 12th Century. They claimed descent from Otto III, due to their surname being a derivation of the word Kaiser (emperor in German).

In 1528, with the Genovese Albergo, the Casero were ascribed to the Cicala and the Lercaro families. One of the family's most important members was Barnaba Cigala Casero, who was senator for the Republic of Genoa.

Another notable member is Gisella Giovenco, a painter, who is descended from the family via her grandmother; Donna. Caterina Mistretta.