Show ContentsLuciani History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The French surname Luciani is of patronymic origin, as it is derived from the personal name of the original bearer's father. The name Luciani is most likely derived from Saint Lucianus, an apostle and martyr in the third and fourth centuries. The name was common to name a child after a revered saint, many people whose father's were named after Lucianus used the surname Luciani.

Early Origins of the Luciani family

The surname Luciani was first found in the region of Marne in the northern province of Champagne. However, as the surname is derived from a personal name, it was common throughout most of France.

Early History of the Luciani family

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Luciani Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lucien, Lucian, Luciano, Luciani, Lucienne and many more.

Early Notables of the Luciani family

Notable amongst the family during this period was the prefect of Egypt, at the height of the Roman Empire, whose name was simply Lucien. He was born in Samosate during...
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Luciani Ranking

In 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


United States Luciani migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

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
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  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/


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