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![Show Contents]() Castellani History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Castellani familyThe surname Castellani was first found in Bavaria, where the name Castell was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Castellani familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Castellani research. Another 117 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1752 and 1773 are included under the topic Early Castellani History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Castellani Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Castell, Castel, Castle and others. Early Notables of the Castellani familyMore information is included under the topic Early Castellani Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Castellani RankingIn France, the name Castellani is the 3,337th most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Castellani familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: George Castell, who arrived in Virginia in 1635; Louise-Joseph Castel, who came to Louisiana in 1718-1730; William Castells, who came to Lancaster, PA in 1766.
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- Attilio N. "Rocky" Castellani (1926-2008), American boxer
- Robert J. Castellani, American politician, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, 1981 2
- Enrico Castellani (1930-2017), Italian painter associated with the zero movement
- Andrea Castellani (b. 1972), former Italian rugby union player and a current coach
- Aldo Castellani (1877-1971), Italian pathologist and bacteriologist, Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, known for Castellani’s paint
- Leonardo Castellani (1899-1981), Argentine priest, essayist, novelist, poet and theologian
- Mario Castellani (1906-1978), Italian comic actor, sidekick of famous comic actor Antonio De Curtis (Totò)
- Renato Castellani (1913-1985), Italian BAFTA Award nominated film director and screenwriter, involved in over 40 films
- Fortunato Pio Castellani (1794-1865), Italian jeweller, founder of Castellani, an Italian jewelry company in 1814
- Daniel Jorge Castellani (b. 1961), Argentine bronze medalist volleyball player at the 1988 Summer Olympics
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