Tofanelli History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

Early Origins of the Tofanelli family

The surname Tofanelli was first found in Venice (Italian: Venezia), and seaport occupying one of the most remarkable sites of the world. Centralizing on the Grand Canal the history of the city can be traced through the different styles of architecture Byzantine, Gothic, early Renaissance and late Renaissance. It is rich in ancient palaces, churches, libraries, galleries, monuments, statues, treasures and artifact. Its history is abundant in politics, art, religion, scholarship and conflict. The ducal palace was commenced in 1309. 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 Tofanelli family

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Tofanelli Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Tofano, Tofani, Toffano, Toffani, Toffalo, Toffali, Toffalo, Toffolo, Toffli, Tofful, Foffano, Foffani, Tofanelli, Tofanini, Tofanari, Toffanello, Toffanini, Toffanin, Toffoletti, Toffolet, Toffetti, Toffolini, Toffoloni, Toffolon, Toffoloni, Toffolato, Toffolatti, Toffano and many more.

Early Notables of the Tofanelli family

Prominent among members of the family was

Stefano Tofanelli (1550-1605) artist, as well as the Tofano family of Venice

Tofanelli migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Tofanelli Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Sebastian Tofanelli, who arrived in America on October 3, 1887 aboard the "La Bretagne"

Tofanelli Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Daniel Tofanelli, who was naturalized in Scott County, Indiana in 1918

Contemporary Notables of the name Tofanelli (post 1700) +

Andrea Tofanelli, Italian trumpet player