Agostini History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished surname Agostini can be traced back to the ancient and beautiful region of Emilia-Romagna. Although people here were originally known by a single name, it gradually became necessary for them 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. The most common type of family name found in the region of Emilia-Romagna is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name. The surname Agostini came from the personal name Agostino. This personal name is derived from the Latin word "augustus," which means "favored with good omens." Early Origins of the Agostini familyThe surname Agostini was first found in Ferrara, a city and comune in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, capital city of the Province of Ferrara. One of the first records of the name was Eugenio Agostini who was listed there in 923. Also around this time, Alessandro Agostini was secretary of the Duke and another Alessandro Agostini, of the same family in Ferrara, was the Councillor of Alfonso I. Early History of the Agostini familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Agostini research. The years 1436, 1461, 1464, 1468, 1534, 1583, 1618, 1629, 1650, 1727 and 1759 are included under the topic Early Agostini History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Agostini 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 Agostini. These spelling variations include Agosta, Agostani, Agostaro, Agostena, Agosti, Agostinetti, Agostini, Agostinis, Agostino, Agostinone, Agosto, Agostoni, Agustoni, Augusti, Augusto, Augustoni, D'Agostino, DeAgostini and many more. Early Notables of the Agostini familyProminent among members of the family was
Agostini RankingIn the United States, the name Agostini is the 13,122nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1] However, in France, the name Agostini is ranked the 1,255th most popular surname with an estimated 4,484 people with that name. [2]
The records on immigrants and ships' passengers show a number of people bearing the name Agostini: Agostini Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Agostini Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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