Ruffini History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The surname Ruffini has at least two possible origins: First, the name Ruffini could have come from the Italian pet name Ruffo, with various suffixes added, such as "-ino," or "-ini." A possible origin of Ruffo is the Germanic name Hrodwulf, meaning "victorious wolf," which was Italianized after one of many barbarian invasions. Second, the name Ruffini could have been derived from the Latin "rufus," meaning "red." If this is the case, the name probably originated as a nickname, perhaps for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.

Early Origins of the Ruffini family

The surname Ruffini was first found in southern Italy, particularly on the island of Sicily. The surname Ruffini has at least two possible origins: First, the name Ruffini could have come from the Italian pet name Ruffo, with various suffixes added, such as "-ino," or "-ini." A possible origin of Ruffo is the Germanic name Hrodwulf, meaning "victorious wolf," which was Italianized after one of many barbarian invasions. Second, the name Ruffini could have been derived from the Latin "rufus," meaning "red." If this is the case, the name probably originated as a nickname, perhaps for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.

Early History of the Ruffini family

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Ruffini Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ruffino, Ruffini, Ruffo, Ruffi and others.

Early Notables of the Ruffini family

Prominent among bearers of this surname in early times was

Ruggero Ruffino, who was senator of the city of Siracusa and counselor of the Baron of Capopassero. Also worth noting are Antonio Ruffino di Siracusa, who was a jurist in 1421 and, in much later years...

Migration of the Ruffini family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gaspian Ruffi, are 23, who came to New Orleans, Louisiana in 1823; Antonino Ruffino, who came to New York city in 1891, aboard the "Palcevera".

Contemporary Notables of the name Ruffini (post 1700) +

Paolo Ruffini (1765-1822), Italian mathematician and philosopher
Giovanni Domenico Ruffini (1807-1881), Italian poet and librettist
Angelo Ruffini (1864-1929), Italian histologist and embryologist
Ernesto Ruffini (1888-1967), former archibishop of Palermo