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![Show Contents]() Palmarini Surname History
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The Palmarini surname of Sicily was created from the name of the occupation of the first bearer of the name. The Palmarini surname refers to the occupation of a person who carries palm branches in processions. The surname Palmarini is a common occupational name for a pilgrim or cleric who frequently a carried a palm branch. The surname Palmarini is derived from the Old French word "palmier," which meant "cleric" in Medieval times. Early Origins of the Palmarini familyThe surname Palmarini was first found in Piedmont, Umbria, Pisa, Bologna, Florence, Naples, and Siena. one of the first on record was Benedetto Palmieri, a Norman Baron who helped conquest Sicily with his 80 knights. After the victorious battle, he received the castle of Naro and the territories of Canicatti and Ravanusa. Early History of the Palmarini familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Palmarini research. The years 1183, 1371, 1393 and 1475 are included under the topic Early Palmarini History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Palmarini Spelling VariationsEnormous 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 Palmarini include Palmieri, Palmiero, Palmeri, Palmerio, Palmerini, Palmarini, Palmarino, Palmarìn and many more. Early Notables of the Palmarini familyProminent among members of the family was Riccardo Palmieri, elected Grand Chancellor of the Two Sicilies, and Bishop of Siracusa and Archbishop of Messina in 1183. Andrea-Matteo Palmieri was Archbishop of Acerenza and of Matera, and eventually became Cardinal; of the same family were Benedetto Palmieri, Archbishop of Salerno, and Leonardo Palmieri, Bishop of Molfetta in 1475. Fulco Palmeri was Baron of Naro and became a priest in...
Another 68 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Palmarini Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Palmarini familyA look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Palmarini: Agostino Palmieri, aged 7, who arrived at Ellis Island from Faicchio, Italy, in 1910; Alberto Palmieri, aged 43, who arrived at Ellis Island from Faicchio, Italy, in 1920.
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