Pecoroni History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Italy

The Pecoroni surname derives from the word "pecora," which refers to "a flock of animals;" as such, it was likely originally an occupational name for a sheep or goat keeper.

Early Origins of the Pecoroni family

The surname Pecoroni was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), originally the capital of Tuscany, then capital of the kingdom of Italy. On the River Arno there are numerous Florentine Churches, Museums, Galleries. It dates back to 313 A.D. The history is complex and turbulent. The de' Medici family are the notables. They were expelled in 1494 but they returned in 1512, out in 1527 and then returned. 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 Pecoroni family

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Pecoroni Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pecori, Pecora, Peguri, Pecorella, Pecorelli, Pegoretti, Pecorino, Pecorini, Pecorai, Pecoraro and many more.

Early Notables of the Pecoroni family

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Pecoroni migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Pecoroni Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Max Heinrich Pecoroni, who settled in North America in 1883