The surname Morandin was first found in Modena (Etruscan: Mutna; Latin: Mutina; Modenese: Mòdna), a prosperous city at this early time. Records show that Bernardino Morano was a lawyer for the Commune of Modena in 1170.
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Early History of the Morandin family
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Morandin 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 Morandin include Morana, Morano, Morani, Morandi, Morando, Moranda, Morandini, Morandin and many more.
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Early Notables of the Morandin family
Prominent among members of the family was
Francesco Morandini, (c. 1544-1597), "mannerist" painter and pupil of Vasari, known as "Il Poppi"
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Migration of the Morandin family
Discovered in the immigration and passenger lists were a number of people bearing the name Morandin: Giovanni Morandi, age 22, who arrived in America on April 14, 1881 aboard the "Elysia"; Giacomo Morandi, age 21, who arrived in America on April 17, 1884 aboard the ".
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