Ercolani History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Ercolani familyThe surname Ercolani was first found in Bolgna (Latin: Bononia), the largest city and the capital of Emilia-Romagna Region. The famous University of Bolgna was founded in the 11th century, by the 13th century the student body was nearly 10,000. Dante and Petrarch studied there. Tisso was tried there for 1564 for writing satirical poems. Bologna naturally, is famous for its sausages. But many noted scholars were born there including the notable family of Hercolani. 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 was in itself a family honor. Early History of the Ercolani familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ercolani research. Another 125 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1533, 1699 and 1744 are included under the topic Early Ercolani History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ercolani Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Hercolani, Ercolani, Ercolina, Ercolani, Hercolani and many more. Early Notables of the Ercolani familyProminent among members of the family was
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Ercolani Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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