Show ContentsAlbano History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Albano family

The surname Albano was first found in Messina (Sicilian: Missina; Latin: Messana), capital of the Italian province of Messina. Its history begins in 397 B.C. After a checkered history the Saracens took it in 831, and the Normans in 1061. It was host to the crusaders in 1190. Garibaldi landed in 1860 and it was the last city to be made a part of united Italy. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry. The Island of Sicily attracted many Spanish traders, mercenaries and missionaries. Included was the Castillian family of Albanez.

Early History of the Albano family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Albano research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Albano History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Albano Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Albanese, Albanez, Albanes, Albanesi, Albanelli, Albano, Albani and many more.

Early Notables of the Albano family

More information is included under the topic Early Albano Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Albano Ranking

In the United States, the name Albano is the 8,228th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Albano migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Albano Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Alidzea Albano, aged 29, who settled in America from Siano, Italy, in 1893
  • Angela Albano, aged 32, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895
  • Angelamaria Albano, aged 57, who immigrated to America, in 1896
Albano Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Alfonso Albano, aged 27, who landed in America from Bracigliano, in 1907
  • Alfonso Albano, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States from Mantorio, in 1907
  • Accursia Albano, aged 1, who immigrated to the United States from Sciacca, Girgenti, in 1909
  • Agnese Albano, aged 26, who settled in America from Momeole, Sicily, in 1909
  • Ambrogio Albano, aged 42, who landed in America from Vignolo, Italy, in 1910
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Albano (post 1700) +

  • Aaron John Albano (b. 1983), American singer and Broadway actor
  • John Albano (1923-2005), American writer who worked in the comic book industry
  • Louis Vincent "Captain Lou" Albano (1933-2009), Italian-American professional wrestler, manager and actor
  • Vincent Francis Albano Jr. (1914-1981), American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1960, 1964, 1972; Chair of New York County Republican Party, 1962-81 2
  • Toney Albano, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1916 2
  • Salvatore R. Albano, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1972, 1980 2
  • Michael W. Albano, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 2nd District, 1944 2
  • Michael J. Albano, American politician, Mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts, 1996-2003 2
  • Louis G. Albano, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1988 2
  • John F. Albano, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1964, 1972 2
  • ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, February 2) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


Houseofnames.com on Facebook