Battistini History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The distinguished surname Battistini can be traced back to the ancient and beautiful region of Sicily, which is located off Southwestern Italy and incorporates the island of Sicily itself, the area of Naples, and the southern part of the Italian peninsula. 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 Sicily 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 Battistini was derived from the name "Baptist" in devotion to St. John the Baptist.

Early Origins of the Battistini family

The surname Battistini was first found in on the island of Corsica, just north of Sardinia, in the town of San Nicolo. The family was famous for its many soldiers, who fought to keep Corsica part of Italy.

Early History of the Battistini family

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Battistini Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Battista, Abbattista, Batisti, Batista, De Battista, Di Battista, Battistelli, Batistelli, Battistello, Battistella, Battistel, Battistetti, Battistini, Battistin, Battistiol, Battistotti, Battistuzzi, Battistoni, Battistone, Battiston, Battistano, Battistato, Battistat, Battistutti, Battistutta, Titta, Tittoni and many more.

Early Notables of the Battistini family

The Byzantine period left many fine examples of architecture and much is still in evidence today. The Franks in 774 finally relinquished control to Charlemagne in 810. It was controlled by many powerful families which ended in a republic in 1032. Trade flourished, and a constitution emerged in 1297 followed by expansion to the mainland. By 1500 continuous wars had diluted the growth of Venice. The five wars with Turkey under their Doge Sebastian Venier and others proved abortive. After five wars they lost Crete and Cyprus. and finally Morea. The Veneto region suffered greatly during the invasion of the French and Napoleon in 1796. After the defeat of Napoleon in 1814, the Austrians took over and governed the area until Italy's efforts to unify in 1859. Unfortunately, Venice lost much of its territory and trading power. It became the great pleasure city of Europe. Napoleon took the city but handed it over to Austria in 1798. Then it became French, then Austrian again. The city joined the official unification of Italy in 1861. During this phase of the family name history there were many distinguished notables including

Giovan-Giacomo Battistini, 16th century philosopher, judge, and poet

Battistini migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Battistini Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Dantel Battistini, aged 6, who arrived in America, in 1897

Battistini Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Edvardo Battistini, aged 25, who arrived in America from Tivizzano, Italy, in 1909
Evaristo Battistini, aged 22, who arrived in America from Cesena, Italy, in 1910
Francesco Battistini, aged 30, who arrived in America from Corpineti, Italy, in 1911
Dino Battistini, aged 17, who arrived in America from Cesena, Italy, in 1911
Antonio Battistini, aged 17, who arrived in America from Mosciano, Italy, in 1913
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Contemporary Notables of the name Battistini (post 1700) +

Sergio Battistini (b. 1963), retired Italian footballer, member of the Italy National Team (1981-1984)
Mattia Battistini (1856-1928), Italian operatic baritone
Dillon Battistini (b. 1977), English-born racecar driver