Ruffino History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The surname Ruffino has at least two possible origins: First, the name Ruffino 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 Ruffino 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 Ruffino family

The surname Ruffino was first found in southern Italy, particularly on the island of Sicily. The surname Ruffino has at least two possible origins: First, the name Ruffino 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 Ruffino 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 Ruffino family

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Ruffino Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Ruffino 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...

Ruffino migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ruffino Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Pasquale Ruffino, who arrived in New York on March 25, 1889, aboard the "Plata"
Rosario Ruffino, who arrived in Buffalo, New York in 1890
Antonino Ruffino, who settled in New York city in 1891, aboard the "Palcevera"
Massimo Ruffino, who arrived at New York in 1892, aboard the "Dubbeldam"

Ruffino Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Agata Ruffino, aged 26, who immigrated to America from Valguarnera, Sicily, in 1908
Angela Ruffino, aged 24, who settled in America from Collerano, Sicily, in 1909
Amalia Ruffino, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States from Mariner, Italy, in 1910
Angelina Ruffino, aged 19, who landed in America from Murialdo, Italy, in 1911
Andre Ruffino, aged 23, who landed in America from Obernice, Italy, in 1913
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Ruffino (post 1700) +

Giovanna Folonari Ruffino, Master Italian chef and matriarch of one of Italy's finest wine families