Iannone 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 Iannone. 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 Iannone came from a popular variation of the well-known personal name Giovanni, or John.

Early Origins of the Iannone family

The surname Iannone was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), with Lapo Gianni in 1270. Gianni was a lyric poet and a friend of famous authors Dante and Cavalcanti.

Early History of the Iannone family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Iannone research. The years 1328, 1500, 1520, 1563, 1568, 1646, 1649, 1685, 1700, 1748, 1753, 1770 and 1801 are included under the topic Early Iannone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Iannone 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 Iannone include Gianni, Giani, Ianni, Ianne, Ianno, Giannelli, Gianelli, Giannillo, Gianniello, Giannella, Gianella, Giannarelli, Giannetti, Gianetti, Gianettini, Giannetto, Gianetto, Giannitto, Giannini, Gianini, Giannino, Gianino, Iannetti, Ianetti, Iannitti, Iannacco and many more.

Early Notables of the Iannone family

Prominent among members of the family was

Basilio Gianelli of Florence was a famous author and lawyer during the 17th century. Pietro Giannone (1646-1748) was an Italian historian born in Ischitella. He opposed the papal influence in Naples a...

Iannone migration to the United States +

An examination into the immigration and passenger lists has discovered a number of people bearing the name Iannone:

Iannone Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Angelo Iannone, aged 32, who immigrated to the United States from Montecabro, in 1906
Alfredo Iannone, aged 21, who landed in America from Roccamonfina, Italy, in 1907
Antonio Iannone, aged 26, who settled in America from Roccamonfina, Italy, in 1910
Addolorata Iannone, aged 19, who settled in America from Corato, Italy, in 1911
Alfredo Iannone, aged 22, who immigrated to America from Spinete, Italy, in 1912
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