Show ContentsMonaldi History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Monaldi came from the Germanic personal name Munuald or Monald, which refers to one who governed with his wisdom and the power of his intellect.

Early Origins of the Monaldi family

The surname Monaldi was first found in the unique region of Umbria, in the ancient city of Orvieto. The earliest records of the Monaldi lineage date back to the 8th century rule of Charlemagne, with the Monaldeschi family.

Early History of the Monaldi family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Monaldi research. The years 1025 and 1201 are included under the topic Early Monaldi History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Monaldi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Monaldi, Monaldo, Monaldini, Monaldeschi, Monaldoni, Monardi, Monardo, Monardini, Monardoni, Monarchi and many more.

Early Notables of the Monaldi family

Prominent among members of the family was

  • Gianfrancesco was the first Bishop of Orvieto. By the year 1025, this family owned 45 feudal territories. Ugone Monaldi was Councillor of Florence in 1201
  • Bonfigliolo Monaldi of Florence became a saint after his death in the 13th century
  • the Monaldi family of Florence supported the Ghibelline faction, that of the Emperor Henry VI. Alessandro Monaldi of Spello was the leader of the grand ducal army in Tuscany
  • Giuliano-Antonio Monaldini was a professor of law at the University of Pisa

Migration of the Monaldi family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Giglindino Monardini, age 17, who arrived in America on Oct. 30, 1880 aboard the "Nederland"; Lorenzo Monardini, age 16, who arrived in America on Nov. 4, 1889.



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