| ![Show Contents]() Fiorentino History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy The Fiorentino family can trace its noble origins to the Italian region of Tuscany. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adapt 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 are characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. Although the most traditional type of family name found in the region of Tuscany is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, local surnames are also found. Local names, which are the least frequent of the major types of surnames found in Italy, are derived from a place-name where the original bearer once resided or held land. Often Italian local surnames bore the prefix "di," which signifies emigration from one place to another, but does not necessarily denote nobility. Early Origins of the Fiorentino familyThe surname Fiorentino was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), where the main branch of the family has its roots. Records have been found as early as 1421, when Vespasiano Fiorentini was a bookseller and biographer in the city. Early History of the Fiorentino familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fiorentino research. The years 1372, 1415 and 1430 are included under the topic Early Fiorentino History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fiorentino Spelling VariationsSurnames that originated in Italy are characterized by an enormous number of spelling variations. Some of these are derived from regional traditions and dialects. Northern names, for instance, often end in "o", while southern names tend to end in "i". Other variations come from the fact the medieval scribes tended to spell according to the sound of words, rather than any particular set of rules. The recorded variations of Fiorentino include Firenze, Fiorentino, Fiorentini, Fiorentin, Fiorentìn, Firenzuola and many more. Early Notables of the Fiorentino familyProminent among members of the family was - Niccol Fiorentino, a medallist from a family of goldsmiths, who lived in Florence around 1430
- Giuliano Fiorentino was a 15th century Tuscan sculptor among whose works include a statue for the facade of the Cathedral of Florence, A Florenzio was a 15th century priest and was the author of the T...
Fiorentino RankingIn the United States, the name Fiorentino is the 10,232nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Fiorentino migration to the United States | + |
In the immigration and passenger lists were a number of people bearing the name Fiorentino
Fiorentino Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Alesfio Fiorentino, aged 17, who landed in America from Polma, in 1906
- Alberto Fiorentino, aged 29, who landed in America from Napoli, Italy, in 1907
- Alesandro Fiorentino, aged 26, who immigrated to America from Caserta, Italy, in 1909
- Accursia Fiorentino, aged 18, who landed in America from Sciacca, Sicily, in 1909
- Accursia Fiorentino, aged 7, who settled in America from Sciacca, Sicily, in 1910
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Fiorentino (post 1700) | + |
- Nicole Fiorentino (b. 1979), American bass guitarist
- Jeffrey Philip Fiorentino (b. 1983), American Major League Baseball outfielder
- Albert M. Fiorentino (1917-2001), American NFL football guard
- Linda Fiorentino (b. 1958), American actress
- Marty Fiorentino, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 2008 2
- Heather Fiorentino (b. 1958), American Republican politician, Member of Florida State House of Representatives 46th District, 1999- 2
- Sergio Fiorentino (1927-1998), Italian classical pianist
- Jon Paul Fiorentino, Canadian poet, novelist and short story writer
- Peter N. Fiorentino (b. 1968), retired Canadian professional NHL ice hockey defenceman
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Fiorentino migration to the United States 
