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![Show Contents]() Durante History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The distinguished surname Durante 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 Durante came from the Latin word durants which means to endure, to persevere or to persist. Early Origins of the Durante familyThe surname Durante was first found in Mondovì, dating back to the 13th century with Giovanni and Giacomo Durando, were listed as military Generals of the time. Early History of the Durante familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Durante research. The years 1544, 1672, 1684, 1695, 1718, 1720, 1721, 1723, 1742, 1752, 1755 and 1791 are included under the topic Early Durante History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Durante Spelling VariationsIn comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Durante include Durante, Duranti, Durando, Durantini, Dante, Danti, Dantini, Duranco, Durastanti, Durrante, Durrant, Duran, Durand and many more. Early Notables of the Durante familyProminent among members of the family was - Francesco Durante, born at Fratta Maggiore in 1684, was a composer of church and chamber music, and became Head of the Conservatorio di Santa Maria di Loreto in Naples...
- The most prominent members of the Durante family from the Piedmontese tradition include Durante Duranti of Brescia, honored with the title of Cardinal on December 19, 1544...
- Silvestro Durante (died 1672) was a composer of church music who was famous during the 17th century...
Durante RankingIn the United States, the name Durante is the 9,982nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Durante migration to the United States | + |
Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Durante were among those contributors:
Durante Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Antonio Durante, aged 28, who immigrated to the United States, in 1894
- Antonetia Flocco Durante, aged 27, who settled in America from Napoli, in 1898
Durante Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Angela Durante, aged 27, who landed in America from Secondigliano, Italy, in 1906
- Andrea Durante, aged 23, who landed in America from Fecarazzi, Palermo, in 1909
- Angelo Durante, who landed in America from Marcone, Italy, in 1910
- Achille Durante, aged 29, who landed in America from Borbona, Italy, in 1911
- Alfredo Durante, aged 18, who settled in America from Paliano, Italy, in 1911
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Contemporary Notables of the name Durante (post 1700) | + |
- James Francis "Jimmy" Durante (1893-1980), American singer, pianist, comedian and actor
- Georgia Durante, founder and President of Performance Two, Inc, one of Hollywood's most relied on stunt and precision driving companies
- David Durante (b. 1980), American Olympic artistic gymnast
- Anthony Durante (1967-2003), American professional wrestler
- John J. Durante, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1972; Presidential Elector for New York, 1972 2
- Joan M. Durante, American politician, Justice of New York Supreme Court 11th District; Elected 2001 2
- Carlo Durante (1946-2020), Italian gold, silver and bronze medalist Paralympic athlete who mainly competed in category T11 marathon events
- Checco Durante (1893-1976), Italian film actor
- Adriano Durante (1940-2009), Italian professional road bicycle racer
- Francesco Durante (1684-1755), Italian composer
- ... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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Durante migration to the United States 
