Digiovanni History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Digiovanni

A variety of distinguished and notable names have emerged from the beautiful and historical Italian region of Tuscany, including the notable surname Digiovanni. During the Middle Ages, as populations grew and travel between regions became more frequent, the people of Tuscany, who were originally known only by a single name, found it necessary to adopt a second name to identify themselves and their families. This process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries, but it was not completed until the modern era. The development of Italian hereditary surnames followed general principles and were characterized by derivatives from one's given name. The patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, was one of the most common name types found in the region of Tuscany. This system of name-making was widely used because it linked well with the existing Feudal System and during the Christian era, many people named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Digiovanni came from the personal name Giovanni, or John.

Early Origins of the Digiovanni family

Early History of the Digiovanni family

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Digiovanni Spelling Variations

In comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Digiovanni include Giovani, Giovanni, Gioani, Di Giovanni, Della Giovanna, Giovanèlli, Giovanelli, Giovanella, Giovanétti, Giovanetti, Giovannini, Giovagnetti, Giovanitti, Gioannola, Giovannone, Giovanone, Giovanazzi, Giovannacci, Giovanaz, Giovannardi, Giovannla and many more.

Early Notables of the Digiovanni family

Prominent among members of the family was Giovanni dalle Celle from Tuscany, born in 1310, was a monk noted for his excellent translations of ancient writers such as Cicero. His letters still exist and serve to illustrate the daily life of monks during this period. Giovanni de Udine was a painter and architect who worked with the famous painter Raphael. Much of his work can be found today in his home town of Udine.Giovanni Bocaccio, was a literary contemporary of Petrarch and wrote an eloquent description of...
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Digiovanni Ranking

In the United States, the name Digiovanni is the 8,579^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1