Giuliana History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Giuliana

The distinguished surname Giuliana originated in an area of Italy, known as the Papal States. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adapt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they are characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. The most traditional type of family name found in the region of the Papal States is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name. During the Middle Ages, Italians adopted the patronymic system of name-making because it perfectly complemented the prevailing Feudal System. In Italy the popularity of patronymic type of surname is also due to the fact that during the Christian era, people often named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Giuliana came from the personal name Giuliani, or Julian. The name Giuliani was originally derived from the Latin baptismal name Iulius, which means youthful.

Early Origins of the Giuliana family

Early History of the Giuliana family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Giuliana research. The years 1781, 1788, 1790, 1791 and 1796 are included under the topic Early Giuliana History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Giuliana 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 Giuliana include Giuliani, Giuliano, Giulianati, Giulianatti, Giugliani, Giuglini, Giulini, Giuliana, Zuliani, Zuliano, Zulian, Zuljan, Zuiani, Zuian, Zujan, Iuliani, Iuliano, Giulianelli and many more.

Early Notables of the Giuliana family

Prominent among members of the family was

• Flaminio Giuliani, who was elevated to the position of Bishop of Cagli. Also important were members of the Giulianati family of Adria, who belonged to the noble class. This was made official in 1781...

Migration of the Giuliana family

Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Giuliana or a variant listed above: Andrew Zuliani, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1849.