Armani History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

The distinguished surname Armani originated in an area of Italy, known as the Papal States. Although the people here were originally known by a single name, it became necessary for them to adopt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. One of the most common types of family name created at this time was the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name. The surname Armani came from the given name Armani. The personal name Armani is derived from the Germanic name Harman, which itself is derived from the Germanic words "hari" and "mann," which means "man of force."

Early Origins of the Armani family

The surname Armani was first found in the city of Perugia in the 10th century, where members of the Armano family were counts and landowners.

Early History of the Armani family

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Armani 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 Armani include Arman, Armani, Armanini, Armanni, Armanno, Armano, D'Arman, Armannino, Armannini, Armanino, Erman, Ermani, Ermanis, Ermanni, Ermanno and many more.

Early Notables of the Armani family

Prominent among members of the family was

Pier Martire Armani (1613-1669), Italian painter from Reggio during the Baroque period
Vincenza Armani, who lived in Venice during the 16th century descended from a family of comics, was famed for her talents as a comic, sculptor, and singer

Migration of the Armani family

Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Armani or a variant listed above: John Arman, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1834; Giovanni Armano, age 23, who arrived in America on April 2, 1881, aboard the "Ville De Marseille".

Contemporary Notables of the name Armani (post 1700) +

Luciano Armani (1940-2023), Italian professional road bicycle racer
Giorgio Armani (b. 1935), Italian fashion designer