Show ContentsGiuliani History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The distinguished surname Giuliani originated in an area of Italy, known as the Papal States. 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. The most traditional type of family name found in the region of the Papal States is the patronymic surname, which is derived 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. In Italy the popularity of patronymic type of surname is also due to the fact that during the Christian era, people often named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Giuliani came from the personal name Giuliani, or Julian. The name Giuliani was originally derived from the Latin baptismal name Iulius, which means youthful.

Early Origins of the Giuliani family

The surname Giuliani was first found in the city of Viterbo, with Pedro Giuliano during the mid 13th century. Giuliano was made Pope in September 1276 with the new name John XXI. He wrote medical treatises and a textbook on logic, and died at an early age when the roof of his Palace at Viterbo collapsed.

Early History of the Giuliani family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Giuliani research. The years 1781, 1788, 1790, 1791 and 1796 are included under the topic Early Giuliani History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Giuliani 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 Giuliani include Giuliani, Giuliano, Giulianati, Giulianatti, Giugliani, Giuglini, Giulini, Giuliana, Zuliani, Zuliano, Zulian, Zuljan, Zuiani, Zuian, Zujan, Iuliani, Iuliano, Giulianelli and many more.

Early Notables of the Giuliani family

Prominent among members of the family was

  • Flaminio Giuliani, who was elevated to the position of Bishop of Cagli. Also important were members of the Giulianati family of Adria, who belonged to the noble class. This was made official in 1781...
  • Cecilia Giuliani was a "distinguished prima donna in the latter years of the 18th century. She appeared in London (April 5, 1788) in 'Giulio Sabino' with the great Marchesi. With a good figure, face...

Giuliani Ranking

In the United States, the name Giuliani is the 16,530th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1] However, in France, the name Giuliani is ranked the 2,583rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,500 - 3,000 people with that name. [2]


United States Giuliani migration to the United States +

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

Giuliani Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Agostino Giuliani, aged 48, who settled in America from Torre di Palme, in 1904
  • Agasfino Giuliani, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States from Poggis, Italy, in 1907
  • Agostino Giuliani, aged 32, who landed in America from Amelia, Italia, in 1913
  • Alberto Giuliani, aged 41, who landed in America from Rotella, Italy, in 1913
  • Adele Giuliani, aged 28, who immigrated to America from Lateaga, Italy, in 1914
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Giuliani (post 1700) +

  • Rudolph William Louis "Rudy" Giuliani (b. 1944), American lawyer, businessman, and politician from New York who served as Mayor of New York City from 1994 to 2001, personal lawyer to ex-President Donald Trump
  • Angelo John Giuliani (1912-2004), American Major League Baseball catcher
  • Simone Giuliani (b. 1973), Italian musician, composer, arranger and record producer
  • Giuliano Giuliani (1958-1996), Italian professional football player
  • Veronica Giuliani (1660-1727), Italian mystic
  • Mauro Giuseppe Sergio Pantaleo Giuliani (1781-1829), Italian guitarist, cellist and composer
  • François Giuliani (1938-2009), Algerian journalist and publicist
  • Lui Giuliani, Australian businessman


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/


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