Giovannetti History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

A variety of distinguished and notable names have emerged from the beautiful and historical Italian region of Tuscany, including the notable surname Giovannetti. During the Middle Ages, as populations grew and travel between regions became more frequent, the people of Tuscany, who were originally known only by a single name, found it necessary to adopt a second name to identify themselves and their families. This process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries, but it was not completed until the modern era. The development of Italian hereditary surnames followed general principles and were characterized by derivatives from one's given name. The patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, was one of the most common name types found in the region of Tuscany. This system of name-making was widely used because it linked well with the existing Feudal System and during the Christian era, many people named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Giovannetti came from the personal name Giovanni, or John.

Early Origins of the Giovannetti family

The surname Giovannetti was first found in Siena, an historically important city of Tuscany. However, the name has spread all over Italy and comes in many forms.

Early History of the Giovannetti family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Giovannetti research. The years 1310, 1322, 1368, 1560, 1602, 1625, 1660 and 1676 are included under the topic Early Giovannetti History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Giovannetti 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 Giovannetti include Giovani, Giovanni, Gioani, Di Giovanni, Della Giovanna, Giovanèlli, Giovanelli, Giovanella, Giovanétti, Giovanetti, Giovannini, Giovagnetti, Giovanitti, Gioannola, Giovannone, Giovanone, Giovanazzi, Giovannacci, Giovanaz, Giovannardi, Giovannla and many more.

Early Notables of the Giovannetti family

Prominent among members of the family was

Matteo Giovannetti (c. 1322-1368) was an Italian painter who belonged to the Simone Martini school

Migration of the Giovannetti family

Early records show that people bearing the name Giovannetti arrived in North America quite early: Anthony Giovanelli, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1805; Joseph Giovanelli, who arrived in Georgia in 1735; Riboldi Giovanni arrived in Texas in 1864.

Contemporary Notables of the name Giovannetti (post 1700) +

Luciano Giovannetti (b. 1934), Italian Roman Catholic bishop
Luciano Giovannetti (b. 1945), Italian six-time gold medalist sports shooter and two time Olympic Champion
Marco Giovannetti (b. 1962), Italian former professional road bicycle racer and Olympic gold medalist