Cellini History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The surname Cellini and its many variations have several possible origins. Some are rooted in the Old Italian words "cellaio" or "cellario," which mean "butler;" in which case the name would have been derived from the occupation of the first bearers of the name. Some versions of this name are rooted in the word "cielo," meaning "sky." Alternatively, it is also quite probably that some instances of this surname were derived from place-names such as Cella in Lombardy, Celle, Tuscany, or Cellino, Venice.

Early Origins of the Cellini family

The surname Cellini was first found in Pistoia, where the Cellesi family originates. The earliest records of bearers of this name date back to a record of the Cella family of Cremona in 1160. In 1200, a member of the Cellesi family of Pistoia was master of the bishops in the city and thus was responsible for appointing new individuals.

Early History of the Cellini family

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Cellini Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Celi, Celli, Cella, Cellotti, Cellini, Cellesi, Cieli, Cielo, Celini, Celìn, Celotti, Celotto, Celozzi, Celoni, Celn, Celona and many more.

Early Notables of the Cellini family

Prominent among members of the family was

Baccio Cellini, born in 1447 in Florence, famous for his intricate and complicated decorations
Benvenuto Cellini (born 1500), an Italian goldsmith, sculptor and engraver

Cellini migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Cellini Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Cataldo Cellini, aged 25, who landed in America from Supino, Italy, in 1904
Anacleto CEllini, aged 23, who landed in America from Supino, in 1906
Antonio Cellini, aged 28, who landed in America from Arcoli Piceno, Italy, in 1910
Arcangelo Cellini, aged 19, who settled in America from Lupino, Italy, in 1910
Achillo Cellini, aged 25, who settled in America from Ripateatina, Italy, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name Cellini (post 1700) +

Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571), Italian goldsmith/sculptor
Giuseppe Cellini, prominent painter in Rome especially during the early 20th century