Show ContentsJovino History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Jovino is thought to be derived from the Latin "iuvenis," meaning "young." It was likely first used as a nickname for the younger of two people who bore the same personal name, becoming a surname as surnames began to come into usage in this region.

Early Origins of the Jovino family

The surname Jovino was first found in Naples, (Italian: Napoli, Latin: Neapolis) former capital of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in southern Italy; it is the chief city of the province of Naples. It shares with Instanbul the claim to be the most beautiful city in Europe. Naples has 237 Churches and 57 Chapels. The National Museum and other galleries contain riches in art and artifacts. 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 Jovino family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jovino research. Another 129 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1476, 1583, 1596, 1678, 1838 and 1848 are included under the topic Early Jovino History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Jovino Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Giovini, Giovino, Giovenco, Giovene, Giovenone, Giovanizzio, Iovine, Jovine, Iovini, Iovenco, Jovenco, Jovini, Iovino, Jovino, Iovene, Jovene, Iovane, Jovane, Iovano, Jovano Giovinetti, Giovinazzo, Giovinazzi, Iovinelli, Iovinella, Giovinella and many more.

Early Notables of the Jovino family

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Migration of the Jovino family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ignozio Giovina, who came to New York between the years 1884-1915; Frank Iovaldi, who came to Illinois between the years 1873-1896; Solesto Giovinini, who arrived in Indiana some time between 1899-1900.


Contemporary Notables of the name Jovino (post 1700) +

  • Jovino Novoa (1945-2021), Chilean politician who served as a member of the Senate of Chile (1998–2014) and was the President of the Senate of Chile (2009–2010)


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