Battani History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Battani

What does the name Battani mean?

From the ancient and picturesque Italian region of Venice emerged a variety of distinguished names, including the notable surname Battani which was derived from the Italian word "Battaglia," or "battle." This surname was a nickname for a warrior or professional private soldier, which then became a surname. There are also places named Battalgia, and no doubt the surname also arose describing one who came from one of these places. There are villages named Battaglia in Udine, Padova, Teramo, Trapani, and Salerno amongst other regions.

Early Origins of the Battani family

The surname Battani was first found in the northern half of Italy with major families of the name being recorded in Venice and the Veneto region, Bologna, Rimini, and Pisa from the 13th century.

Early History of the Battani family

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Battani Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Battaggia, Battàia, Bataia, Battàggia, Battàglia, Battagliarin, Battagliarini, Battagliese, Battaglini, Battaglioli, Battaini, Battaino and many more.

Early Notables of the Battani family

Prominent among members of the family was Girolamo Battaglia, a distinguished soldier in the military in the second half of the 15th century; Francesco Battaglia, an architect born in...
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Battani migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Battani Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Adolfo Battani, aged 16, who landed in America from Frassinovo, Italy, in 1909
Sigifredo Battani, aged 16, who landed in America from Frassinovo, Modena, in 1909
Annunziata Battani, aged 46, who immigrated to the United States from Frassinoro, Italy, in 1910
Dina Battani, aged 17, who settled in America from Frassinoro, Italy, in 1910
G. B. Battani, aged 38, who landed in America from Valciano, Italy, in 1910
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Contemporary Notables of the name Battani (post 1700) +

Marianne Olga Battani (1944-2021), American jurist, United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (2012-2021)