Show ContentsCini History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

A variety of distinguished and notable names have emerged from the beautiful and historical Italian region of Tuscany, including the notable surname Cini. During the Middle Ages, as populations grew and travel between regions became more frequent, the people of Tuscany, who were originally known only by a single name, found it necessary to adopt a second name to identify themselves and their families. This process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries, but it was not completed until the modern era. The development of Italian hereditary surnames followed general principles and were characterized by derivatives from one's given name. The patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, was one of the most common name types found in the region of Tuscany. This system of name-making was widely used because it linked well with the existing Feudal System and during the Christian era, many people named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Cini came from the surname Cicco, which is found in southern Italy and the Venetian region as a popular and affectionate form of the personal name Francesco, from the German word frankisk which means free.

Early Origins of the Cini family

The surname Cini was first found in Pisa, where in the year 1270, Giovanni Cini was officially recognized as one of the 12 most pious men

Early History of the Cini family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cini research. The years 1495, 1525, 1586, 1598, 1610, 1660, 1684, 1780 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Cini History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cini Spelling Variations

In 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 Cini include Cini, Cino, Cinelli, Cinetti, Cinotti and many more.

Early Notables of the Cini family

Prominent among members of the family was

  • Giovanni Cini (born 1495), a famous architect and sculptor from Florence
  • Giovanni Cini of Siena, a painter during the mid 16th century


United States Cini migration to the United States +

Early records show that people bearing the name Cini arrived in North America quite early:

Cini Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Carmine Cini, aged 48, who immigrated to the United States from Teramo, Italy, in 1893
  • Carmine Cini, aged 48, who landed in America from Teramo, Italy, in 1893
Cini Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Aurelio Cini, aged 17, who settled in America from Yirinze, italy, in 1910
  • Giovanni Cini, aged 7, who landed in America from Sigillo, Italy, in 1910
  • Aurelio Cini, aged 17, who immigrated to the United States from Yirinze, italy, in 1910
  • Francesco Cini, aged 24, who landed in America from Piansano, Italy, in 1911
  • Eugenio Cini, aged 34, who immigrated to the United States from Pieve, Italy, in 1912
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Cini (post 1700) +

  • Cristina Cini (b. 1969), the only Italian woman assistant referee in the Italian professional European football league
  • Ruggero Cini (1933-1981), Italian composer, producer, arranger and conductor
  • eggie Cini (b. 1970), Maltese professional footballer
  • Mathilde Cini (b. 1994), French swimmer at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships and the 2016 Summer Olympics
  • Joe Cini (b. 1936), Maltese former footballer


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