Maffei History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Maffei familyThe surname Maffei was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), originally the capital of Tuscany, then capital of the kingdom of Italy. On the River Arno there are numerous Florentine Churches, Museums, Galleries. It dates back to 313 A.D. The history is complex and turbulent. The de' Medici family are the notables. They were expelled in 1494 but they returned in 1512, out in 1527 and then returned. 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 Maffei familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Maffei research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1030, 1514, 1521, 1533, 1549, 1553, 1570, 1583, 1603, 1605, 1606, 1653, 1660, 1662, 1675, 1716, 1730, 1755 and 1824 are included under the topic Early Maffei History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Maffei Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Maffei, Maffetti, Maffi, Maffioretti, Maffetto, Maffettini and many more. Early Notables of the Maffei familyProminent among members of the family was
Maffei RankingIn the United States, the name Maffei is the 13,721st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Maffei Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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