Deleonardis History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The distinguished surname Deleonardis 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 Deleonardis came from the Old German name Leonhard, which is composed of the elements lewo or lion and hardhu, which means strong, brave.

Early Origins of the Deleonardis family

The surname Deleonardis was first found in the city of Novara. Records show that the Leonardi family was one of the noble families in Novara until 1370, when they moved to Milan.

Early History of the Deleonardis family

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Deleonardis Spelling Variations

Enormous variation in spelling and form characterizes those Italian names that originated in the medieval era. This is caused by two main factors: regional tradition, and inaccuracies in the recording process. Before the last few hundred years, scribes spelled names according to their sounds. Spelling variations were the unsurprising result. The variations of Deleonardis include Leonardis, Leonardi, Leonardo, Leonarda, Leinardi, Leinardo, Lonardi, Lonardo, Lunardi, Lunardo, Lenardi, Linardi, Linardo, De Leonardi, De Leonardis, Di Leonardi, Leonardelli, Leonardini, Leonarduzzi, Lunardelli, Lunardoni, Lunardon, Lenarduzzi, Lenardoni, Lenardon and many more.

Early Notables of the Deleonardis family

Prominent among bearers of this family in early times was Count Giangiacomo Leonardi, a military engineer born in Pesaro in 1490. He directed the construction of the walls of Senigallia and in 1553 erected fortifications at Rome. Camillo Leonardi was a doctor in Pesaro during the early 16th century who wrote "Speculum Lapidium," with descriptions of 300 minerals. The work was meant to give astrological meanings of the stones, but in the process, much scientific observation was recorded. Giovanni dell'Arpa Leonardo was a 16th century Neapolitan composer of villanelle and...
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Deleonardis migration to the United States +

The records on immigrants and ships' passengers show a number of people bearing the name Deleonardis:

Deleonardis Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Elisabetta De Leonardis, aged 16, who settled in America from S. Elice Pianio, Italy, in 1907
Francesco De Leonardis, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States from Montesitrano, Italy, in 1909
Antonio De Leonardis, aged 22, who landed in America from Rieiglcacio, Italy, in 1911
Francesco de Leonardis, aged 23, who landed in America from Putignano, Italy, in 1912
Alfonso De Leonardis, aged 17, who immigrated to America from Bucchianico, Italy, in 1912
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