Felici History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The surname Felici is a patronymic surname, created 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. The name Felici came from the Latin word "felix," which means "happy."

Early Origins of the Felici family

The surname Felici was first found in Rome (Italian: Roma), the capital of the Kingdom of Italy, where Marcus Antonius Felix was a prominent member of the community, as he is known to have cleared the country of robbers.

Early History of the Felici family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Felici research. The years 1217, 1291, 1433, 1463 and 1479 are included under the topic Early Felici History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Felici 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 Felici include Felici, Felice, Filice, Felise, Felis, Felisaz, De Felice, De Felici, Del Felice, Di Felice, Felicetti, Felicetta, Felicini, Felicioli, Feliciotti, Feliciani, Felician, Feliziani, Felicioni, Felisati, Felisatti, Feliciangeli, Felicitas and many more.

Early Notables of the Felici family

Prominent among members of the family was

Giurarono Feliciani of Bologna was a part of the crusades in 1217...
Enrichetto Feliciani was a member of government in 1291 in Bologna, and was also involved in planning of urban streets...
Felice Feliciano (1433-1479) born in Verona, he was an accomplished calligrapher, composer of alchemical sonnets, and expert on Roman antiquity...

Felici migration to the United States +

Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Felici or a variant listed above:

Felici Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Anselmo Felici, aged 16, who settled in America from Acquafendente, Italy, in 1907
Antonio Felici, aged 46, who immigrated to America from S. Stefano, Italy, in 1911
Armando Felici, aged 20, who landed in America from Capamori, Italy, in 1911
Ago Alessandro Felici, aged 65, who immigrated to America from Italy, in 1911
Angelo Felici, aged 3, who landed in America from Fraine, Italy, in 1911
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)