| ![Show Contents]() Luciani History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
 France Italy The distinguished surname Luciani originated in an area of Italy, known as the Papal States. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adapt 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. The most traditional type of family name found in the region of the Papal States 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 Luciani came from the medieval given name Luciani. The personal name Luciani was originally derived from the Latin name Lucius, which was an ancient Roman personal name that means light. This was also the name of a large number of early Christian saints and consequently, the name was extremely popular in Italy during the Middle Ages. Early Origins of the Luciani familyThe surname Luciani was first found in the unique region of Lazio, in the city of Rome. Earliest records can be found dating back to 180 B.C. with Gaius Lucilius, a Roman satirist. Early History of the Luciani familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Luciani research. The years 1300, 1352, 1637, 1682, 1740 and 1752 are included under the topic Early Luciani History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Luciani Spelling VariationsIn 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 Luciani include Luciani, Luciano, Lucian, Luciàn, Lucian, Lucianaz, Lucciani, Lucciano and many more. Early Notables of the Luciani familyProminent among members of the family was - Leonardo Luciani, who was involved in the government in Genoa in 1352
- the Luciani family is recorded to have moved from Vernazza to Genoa in 1300
- Paolo Luciani, of this family, held a very influential position in Genoa during the later 15th century. Sebastiano Luciani was a 15th century painter from Venice also known as Sebastiano del Piombo. H...
Luciani RankingIn the United States, the name Luciani is the 16,097th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Luciani is ranked the 1,096th most popular surname with an estimated 4,944 people with that name. 2
 Luciani migration to the United States | + |
Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Luciani or a variant listed above:
Luciani Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Antonetta Luciani, aged 9, who landed in America, in 1896
- Carlo Luciani, aged 4, who landed in America, in 1896
- Annunziata Luciani, aged 21, who settled in America from Tresana, in 1899
Luciani Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Carmine Luciani, aged 33, who landed in America from Pianella, Italy, in 1904
- Carmine Luciani, aged 16, who immigrated to the United States from Abruzio, Italy, in 1907
- Antonio Luciani, aged 18, who settled in America from Capistrello, Italy, in 1907
- Antonio Luciani, aged 18, who immigrated to America from Capistrello, Italy, in 1907
- Angelo Luciani, aged 26, who landed in America from Gualdo, Italy, in 1909
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
|
Luciani migration to the United States 
