Padovani Surname HistoryThe Padovani surname comes from the nickname "parrino" or the Sicilian form of "padrino," denoting a priest or any influential person who assumes the patronage and protection of a subordinate. Early Origins of the Padovani familyThe surname Padovani was first found in Messina (Sicilian: Missina; Latin: Messana), capital of the Italian province of Messina. Its history begins in 397 B.C. After a checkered history the Saracens took it in 831, and the Normans in 1061. It was host to the crusaders in 1190. Garibaldi landed in 1860 and it was the last city to be made a part of united Italy. 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 Padovani familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Padovani research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Padovani History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Padovani Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Parrino, Parrinello, Parrinelli, Parrinu, Patrinu, Padrino, Parri, Parrelli, Parrini, Parin and many more. Early Notables of the Padovani familyMore information is included under the topic Early Padovani Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Padovani RankingIn France, the name Padovani is the 4,847th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Padovani Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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