Cipriani Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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A variety of distinguished and notable names have emerged from the beautiful and historical Italian region of Tuscany, including the notable surname Cipriani. During the Middle Ages, as populations grew and travel between regions became more frequent, the people of Tuscany, who were originally known only by a single name, found it necessary to adopt a second name to identify themselves and their families. This process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries, but it was not completed until the modern era. The development of Italian hereditary surnames followed general principles and were characterized by derivatives from one's given name. The patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, was one of the most common name types found in the region of Tuscany. This system of name-making was widely used because it linked well with the existing Feudal System and during the Christian era, many people named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Cipriani came from the Greek name kyprios, which literally means Cyprus or the tree island. The name became popular in Italy due to the fame of Saint Cipriani, the Bishop of Cartagine who was martyred in 258. In those early centuries, with the spread of Christianity, parents often named their children after saints in the hope of invoking that particular saint's protection over the child in later years.

Cipriani Early Origins

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The surname Cipriani was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), where in the 12th century Arrigo Cipriano was a knight of Emperor Corrado registered in Florence.

Cipriani Spelling Variations

Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms in comparison with other European surnames because they reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each of which has its distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the most standard Italian surname suffix is "I", whereas in Southern Italy the most typical surname suffix is "O". Sardinian is very different from other forms of Italian and in fact, it is considered to be its own distinct language. Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes, church officials, and the bearers of names, spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. As a consequence of the major changes in the Italian language and in the local spellings of Italian surnames that occurred over the course of history, there are numerous variations for the surname Cipriani. These spelling variations include Cipri, Cipro, Cipriani, and Cipriano and others.

Cipriani Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cipriani research. Another 23 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1660, 1727, 1766 and 1850 are included under the topic Early Cipriani History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Cipriani Early Notables (pre 1700)

Prominent among members of the family was Lamberto Cipriani of Florence, a member of the Ghibelline faction and a pacifist dedicated to ending the fighting between castles in the region during the late 13th century; Giovanni Cipri of Modena was an organ builder during the 16th century, and his brother Giuliano...

Another 123 words (9 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Cipriani Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Cipriani were

Cipriani Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Amelia Cipriani, aged 17, who landed in America from Guardia, Italy, in 1907
Albalania Cipriani, aged 36, who emigrated to the United States from Pascelufo, Italy, in 1909
Alfonso Cipriani, aged 42, who emigrated to America from Spoltore, Italy, in 1910
Angela Cipriani, aged 21, who landed in America from Bresnio, Italy, in 1911
Amadio Cipriani, aged 26, who emigrated to the United States from Valle Castellano, Italy, in 1912
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Contemporary Notables of the name Cipriani (post 1700)

Joseph B. Cipriani, American Democrat politician, Member of West Virginia State House of Delegates 1st District; Elected 1982; Candidate for West Virginia State Senate 1st District, 1984 ^[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 17) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Edward B. Cipriani, American politician, U.S. Vice Consul in Port Antonio, 1916-17; Cardiff, 1919; Leeds, 1920-21; Glasgow, 1922-26 ^[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 17) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Anthony J. Cipriani, American politician, Mayor of Wellsburg, West Virginia, 1981-83 ^[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 17) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Der Reka Cipriani (b. 1943), Italian Olympic fencer
Amilcare Cipriani (1843-1918), Italian anarchist patriot
Stelvio Cipriani (b. 1937), Italian composer, best known for his work on motion picture soundtracks
Giacomo Cipriani (b. 1980), Italian footballer
Giovanni Battista Cipriani (1727-1785), Italian painter
Captain Arthur Andrew Cipriani (1875-1945), Trinidad and Tobago labour leader and politician
Daniel Jerome Cipriani (b. 1987), English rugby union footballer

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Citations

^ The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 17) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html

Other References

Bascapè, Giacomo and Marcello del Piazzo. Insegne e Simboli Araldica pubblica e privata medievale e moderna. Rome: 1983. Print.
Guelfi Camajani, Piero. Dizionario Araldico 1940 Reprint Arnoaldo Forni. Milan: 1978. Print.
Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani. Rome Istituto della Enciclopedia Italiana 56 volumesr. Print.
Di Crollalanza, Goffredo. Enciclopedia araldico cavalleresca Prontuario nobiliare. Pisa: Presso La Direzione Del Giorale Araldica , 1878. Print.
Fucilla, Josheph G. Our Italian Surnames. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1987. Print. (ISBN 0806311878).
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Colletta, John P. They Came In Ships. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1993. Print.
Bentley, Elizabeth P. Passenger Arrivals at the Port of New York 1820-1829. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1999. Print.
Stiens, Robert E. Passenger list Italy to New York 1893 In Italian Genealogist. Torrance, CA: Augustan Society No 3, 1983. Print.
Colletta, John P. Finding Italian Roots The Complete Guide for Americans. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 2003. Print.
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