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Etymology of Battaglini

What does the name Battaglini mean?

From the ancient and picturesque Italian region of Venice emerged a variety of distinguished names, including the notable surname Battaglini which was derived from the Italian word "Battaglia," or "battle." This surname was a nickname for a warrior or professional private soldier, which then became a surname. There are also places named Battalgia, and no doubt the surname also arose describing one who came from one of these places. There are villages named Battaglia in Udine, Padova, Teramo, Trapani, and Salerno amongst other regions.

Early Origins of the Battaglini family

The surname Battaglini was first found in the northern half of Italy with major families of the name being recorded in Venice and the Veneto region, Bologna, Rimini, and Pisa from the 13th century.

Early History of the Battaglini family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Battaglini research. Another 25 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1532, 1643, 1717, 1748, 1772 and 1870 are included under the topic Early Battaglini History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Battaglini Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Battaggia, Battàia, Bataia, Battàggia, Battàglia, Battagliarin, Battagliarini, Battagliese, Battaglini, Battaglioli, Battaini, Battaino and many more.

Early Notables of the Battaglini family

Prominent among members of the family was

  • Marco Battaglini (1643-1717), an Italian jurist and priest from Rimini, Italy


Battaglini migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Battaglini Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Lorenzo Battaglini, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1902

Contemporary Notables of the name Battaglini (post 1700) +

  • Giuseppe Battaglini (1826-1894), Italian mathematician from Naples, Kingdom of Naples and Sicily, eponym of the 8155 Battaglini
  • Francesco Battaglini (1823-1892), Italian cardinal, Archbishop of Bologna (1882-1892)


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