Germano History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Germano familyThe surname Germano was first found in Pesaro, anciently Pisaurum, a city and seaport of the Marches and capital of the province of Pesaro and Urbino. In the 13th century Pesaro was ruled by the papacy or local emperors. The Malesta family controlled about 1285. It transferred to Francesco Sforza in 1445 who was supplanted by 1512 with Francesco Maria, Duke of Urbino. In 1631 it reverted the States of the Church, in 1860 to the Kingdom of Italy. 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, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry. Early History of the Germano familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Germano research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1573 is included under the topic Early Germano History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Germano Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Germani, Germano, German, Iermano, Germama, Germanaz, Germanino and many more. Early Notables of the Germano familyMore information is included under the topic Early Germano Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Germano Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Germano Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
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