| ![Show Contents]() Bongini History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy From the ancient and picturesque Italian region of Venice emerged a variety of distinguished names, including the notable surname Bongini. 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 are characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. Although the most traditional type of family name found in the region of Venice is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, local surnames are also found. Local names, which are the least frequent of the major types of surnames found in Italy, are derived from a place-name where the original bearer once resided or held land. Often Italian local surnames bore the prefix "di," which signifies emigration from one place to another, but does not necessarily denote nobility. The Bongini family lived in the region of Emilia-Romagna. Earliest records date back to 1348, when a member of the Bongiovanni family dedicated his life to the church. Early Origins of the Bongini familyThe surname Bongini was first found in Tuscany (Italian: Toscana), a region in central Italy. It has nine provinces. Universities are Florence, Pisa and Siena. Home of the Medici they returned to Tuscany in 1530 where they held until 1737. Francis was elected emperor in 1745 and Leopold I succeeded, down to Ferdinand III in 1793. In 1799 it was sacked by a French revolutionary force and remained French until 1847. In 1861 it joined the Kingdom of Italy. 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 Bongini familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bongini research. Another 163 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1214, 1218, 1250, 1517, 1537, 1677, 1712, 1770, 1772 and 1777 are included under the topic Early Bongini History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bongini Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Bongiovanni, Buongiovanni, Bongioanni, Bongianni, Bongi, Bongini, Gongino, Gioanni, Gianni, Bongio, Brongi, Brongio, Giovanni, Biannibuoni and many more. Early Notables of the Bongini familyProminent among members of the family was the Bongianni family of Tuscany, and the Bongiovanni family of Verona, who were recognized as part of the noble class in the city around 1517. Individuals of the name from this era include: Berardo Bongiovanni, born in Rome in 1537, Bishop of Camerino, a town which lies east of Perugia; Gentile Bongiovanni of Ancona, renowned philosopher, theologian, and author; Giacinto Bongiovanni, Treasurer of the Sicilian Court in 1677; Giambattista Bongiovanni, also of Sicily, Baron and Secretary of the Court; Antonio Bongiovanni of Vicenza, who, in circa 1712...
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 Bongini migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Bongini Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Giacomo Bongini, aged 29, settler from Sondrio who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Graf Waldersee" in 1903" 1
- Guiseppina Bongini, aged 10, settler from Buglio who arrived in New York aboard the ship "La Savoie" in 1905" 1
- Margherita Bongini, aged 4, settler from Buglio who arrived in New York aboard the ship "La Savoie" in 1905" 1
- Catherina Bongini, aged 39, settler from Buglio who arrived in New York aboard the ship "La Savoie" in 1905" 1
- Pietro Bongini, aged 27, settler from Buglio who arrived in New York aboard the ship "La Lorraine" in 1907" 1
| Bongini migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Bongini Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century- Gino Bongini, aged 28, settler from Genoa who arrived in Australia aboard the ship "Napoli" in 1950" 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Bongini (post 1700) | + |
- Pietro Bongini, Italian Post Doctoral Student/Researcher, University of Siena
- Paola Bongini, Italian Professor of Banking and Finance, University of Milan Bicocca
- Sara Bongini, Italian three-time gold and silver medalist skeet shooter at the 2023 ISSF Junior World Championships and the 2023 European Shotgun Championships
- Giulio Bongini, Italian art director, known for Orlando e i Paladini di Francia (1956), The Warrior Empress (1960) and Io t'ho incontrata a Napoli (1946)
- Rafael Bongini, Italian actor, known for A Sainted Devil (1924), Lifting Shadows (1920) and The Humming Bird
- Fabio Bongini, Italian actor, known for Life Is a Wonderful Thing (2010), Tre sorelle (2022) and Crimine contro crimine (1998)
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Bongini migration to the United States 
Bongini migration to Australia 
