Paganelli History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Paganelli family

Early History of the Paganelli family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Paganelli research. The years 1145, 1228, 1383, 1384, 1391, 1399, 1400, 1431, 1490, 1558, 1605, 1627, 1655, 1710, 1716 and 1782 are included under the topic Early Paganelli History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Paganelli Spelling Variations

Surnames that originated in Italy are characterized by an enormous number of spelling variations. Some of these are derived from regional traditions and dialects. Northern names, for instance, often end in "o", while southern names tend to end in "i". Other variations come from the fact the medieval scribes tended to spell according to the sound of words, rather than any particular set of rules. The recorded variations of Paganelli include Pagani, Pagano, Pagan, Pagana, Paganelli, Paganetti, Paganetto, Paganini, Paganino, Paganin, Paganucci, Paganuzzi and many more.

Early Notables of the Paganelli family

Prominent among bearers of this surname in early times was

• Pope Eugenio III, of the Paganelli family of Florence, who was elected in 1145
• Vincenzo, Bishop of Acerra in 1627. Vincenzo Pagani, a painter born in the Marches in 1490 who was highly influenced by Raphael. His works can be seen in the Brera Gallery in Milan, around Italy, and...

Migration of the Paganelli family

Investigation of immigration and passenger lists has revealed a number of people bearing the name Paganelli: Basilica Paganelli, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1852; Amelia Pagani, aged 32, who arrived at Ellis Island from Como, Italy, in 1910; Anacleto Pagani, aged 17, who arrived at Ellis Island from Magliano, Italy, in 1912.