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![Show Contents]() Brandini Surname History
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 Italy
The distinguished surname Brandini can be traced back to the ancient and beautiful region of Venice. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adopt 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 were characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. The most common type of family name found in the region of Venice 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 Brandini came from the word branda, which means sword. Early Origins of the Brandini familyThe surname Brandini was first found in the city of Bagnacavallo, where the Brandolini family has roots dating back about 1000 years. Early History of the Brandini familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brandini research. The years 1327, 1345, 1397, 1450, 1460, 1525, 1620, 1625, 1660 and 1789 are included under the topic Early Brandini History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brandini Spelling VariationsItalian surnames have a surprising number of forms in comparison with other European surnames because they reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each of which has its distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the most standard Italian surname suffix is "I", whereas in Southern Italy the most typical surname suffix is "O". Sardinian is very different from other forms of Italian and in fact, it is considered to be its own distinct language. Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes, church officials, and the bearers of names, spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. As a consequence of the major changes in the Italian language and in the local spellings of Italian surnames that occurred over the course of history, there are numerous variations for the surname Brandini. These spelling variations include Brandi, Brando, Branda, Branni, Branno, Brandani, Brandini, Brandino, Brandoli, Brandolini, Brandoni, Brandone, Brandacci, Brandazzi, Brandaglia and many more. Early Notables of the Brandini familyProminent among members of the family was - Ciuto Brandini was a political reformist in Florence around 1345
- Michelangelo Brandini was a well known sculptor and architect in Florence around 1450
Migration of the Brandini familyThe records on immigrants and ships' passengers show a number of people bearing the name Brandini: A.A. Branda who arrived in San Francisco, California, in 1852.
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