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![Show Contents]() Varani History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The distinguished surname Varani can be traced back to the ancient and beautiful region of Venice. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they were characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. The most common type of family name found in the region of Venice is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name. During the Middle Ages, Italians adopted the patronymic system of name-making because it perfectly complemented the prevailing Feudal System. In Italy the popularity of patronymic type of surname is also due to the fact that during the Christian era, people often named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Varani came from the Latin name Guarinus, which is in turn derived from the Old Germanic word wara, which means defense, protection. In Italy, the popularity of the personal name Guarino was influenced by the devotion to the saints bearing this name, especially for Saint Guarino from Bologna, Bishop of Palestrina of Rome. Early Origins of the Varani familyThe surname Varani was first found in Bologna (Latin: Bononia), one of the more prosperous cities at this early time. Records are found in the 12th century, when members of the Guarini family were involved in the government in Bologna. Early History of the Varani familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Varani research. The years 1370, 1434, 1566 and 1567 are included under the topic Early Varani History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Varani Spelling VariationsItalian surnames have a surprising number of forms in comparison with other European surnames because they reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each of which has its distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the most standard Italian surname suffix is "I", whereas in Southern Italy the most typical surname suffix is "O". Sardinian is very different from other forms of Italian and in fact, it is considered to be its own distinct language. Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes, church officials, and the bearers of names, spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. As a consequence of the major changes in the Italian language and in the local spellings of Italian surnames that occurred over the course of history, there are numerous variations for the surname Varani. These spelling variations include Guarino, Guarini, Gueriento, Gueriao, Guerino, Guerini, Garin, Varini, Varin, Guariniello and many more. Early Notables of the Varani familyProminent among members of the family was Gueriento, a Paduan painter born in 1370. He was highly influenced by famous painter Giotto, and was the centre of the school of painting at Padua. His works are today in museums in Padua, Bassano, and in the Doges' Palace in Venice. Battista Guarino was a humanist and educator in Ferrara in 1434; Francesco Guarini was Governor of Romagna in 1566; Giovan-Battista Guarini was a famous poet and diplomat in Ferrara at this time, and taught philosophy at the...
Another 86 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Varani Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Varani familyThe records on immigrants and ships' passengers show a number of people bearing the name Varani: Josef Gueriao, a very early settler, who arrived in this state in 1779; A. M. Guarino, aged 28, who arrived at Ellis Island from Walino, in 1893; Agostino Guarino, aged 35, who arrived at Ellis Island from Mirabella, Italy, in 1923.
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