Petrini History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Italy

Hereditary family names gradually came into usage in Italy beginning 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 surname Petrini came from the personal name Pietro, which is itself from the Latin "Petrus," and the Greek "Petros," meaning "rock."

Early Origins of the Petrini family

The surname Petrini was first found in throughout Italy, although they most frequently appear in the southern Italian regions of Puglia and Sicily. One line of Petroni di Siena were on record from the 13th century.

Early History of the Petrini family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Petrini research. The years 1313, 1401, 1451, 1452, 1677 and 1755 are included under the topic Early Petrini History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Petrini Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Petroni, Petronella, Petrella, Petrelli, Petronilla and many more.

Early Notables of the Petrini family

Prominent among members of the family was

Giuseppe Antonio Petrini (1677-c.1755), Italian painter of the late-Baroque

Petrini migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Petrini Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Alturo Petrini, aged 26, who landed in America from Lornari, Italy, in 1907
Antonio Petrini, aged 16, who immigrated to the United States from Lan Colombano, Italy, in 1907
Anna Petrini, aged 17, who immigrated to the United States from San Guisto, Italy, in 1908
Carlo Petrini, aged 22, who landed in America from S. Giusto, Italy, in 1909
Antonio Petrini, aged 26, who landed in America from Porto S. Giorgio, Italy, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name Petrini (post 1700) +

Carlo Petrini (b. 1965), Italian scientist and senior researcher at the Italian National Institute of Health
Elena Maria Petrini (b. 1992), professional Italian triathlete
Carlo Petrini (b. 1949), Italian founder of the International Slow Food Movement
Carlo Petrini (1948-2012), Italian professional football player and coach
Hilda Catharina Petrini (1838-1895), Swedish watchmaker