Show ContentsNeroni History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Italian Neroni surname is derived from the Italian word "nero," meaning "black;" as such it was likely originally a nickname for someone with black or dark hair.

Early Origins of the Neroni family

The surname Neroni was first found in the Tuscan city of Lucca in 1200, when the Neri family was of noble status.

Early History of the Neroni family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Neroni research. Another 112 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1291, 1431, 1450, 1461, 1472, 1482, 1490, 1515, 1609 and 1664 are included under the topic Early Neroni History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Neroni Spelling Variations

Enormous variation in spelling and form characterizes those Italian names that originated in the medieval era. This is caused by two main factors: regional tradition, and inaccuracies in the recording process. Before the last few hundred years, scribes spelled names according to their sounds. Spelling variations were the unsurprising result. The variations of Neroni include Neri, Nero, Lo Nero, Lonero, Lanera, Neriti, Neretti, Nerini, Nerucci, Nerozzi, Neroni and many more.

Early Notables of the Neroni family

Prominent among members of the family was

  • The Neroni family, also of Florence, produced 20 priests from 1291 to 1431...
  • Giovanni Neroni was Bishop of Volterra in 1450 and in 1461 Pope Pio II granted him the position of Archbishop of Florence...

Migration of the Neroni family

Discovered in the immigration and passenger lists were a number of people bearing the name Neroni: Rosa Neri, age 45, who arrived in America on April 30, 1880, aboard the "Belgenland"; Michele Nerone, age 21, who arrived in America on April 15, 1882 aboard the ".



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