| ![Show Contents]() Geronimo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Italy Early Origins of the Geronimo familyThe surname Geronimo was first found in Piedmont (Italian: Piemonte, Piedmontese and Occitan: Piemont), a territorial division of northern Italy at the foot of the Alps consisting of the provinces of Alessandria, Cuneo, Novara and Turin. Later Aosta and Vercelli were added and still later, Asti. History is related back to 49 B.C. The house of Savoy rose in 1000 A.D. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry. Geronimo (1829-1909) was a famous leader and medicine man in America. The name was derived from the Mescalero-Chiricahua Apache word for "the one who yawns." Early History of the Geronimo familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Geronimo research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1489, 1519, 1531, 1545, 1548, 1642, 1666 and 1716 are included under the topic Early Geronimo History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Geronimo Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Geronimo, Germonio, Gerobino, Gerolini, Gerolino, Ieronimo, Iermonio, Ierobino, Ierolini, Ierolino, Gerollino and many more. Early Notables of the Geronimo familyProminent among members of the family was - Saint Francesco de Geronimo, also Francis Jerome (1642-1716) was an Italian Roman Catholic priest. He was born in Grottaglie on 17 December 1642 as the eldest of eleven children to Giovanni Leonardo d...
- Geronimo Albertini was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Avellino e Frigento (1545-1548.)
 Geronimo migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Geronimo Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Antonio Geronimo, aged 49, who settled in America from Italy, in 1905
- Antonio Geronimo, aged 49, who immigrated to the United States from Naples, in 1905
- Angela Geronimo, aged 36, who immigrated to the United States from Toritto, Italy, in 1916
- Giuseppe Geronimo, aged 23, who landed in America from Biscari, Italy, in 1921
- Margherita Geronimo, aged 21, who immigrated to America from Italy, in 1921
| Contemporary Notables of the name Geronimo (post 1700) | + |
- Don Geronimo (b. 1958), stage name of Michael L. Sorce, an American radio personality
- Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo (b. 1988), also known as Sarah G, a Filipino singer, dancer, songwriter, record producer, actress, and television personality
- César Gerónimo (b. 1948), American former left-handed batter and outfielder in Major League Baseball
- Licerio Gerónimo (1855-1924), Philippine general of the Philippine Revolutionary Forces under Emilio Aguinaldo
- Hubert Geronimo Fermina (1948-2022), Dutch nurse and politician, Member of the House of Representatives (1994-1998)
- Geronimo Amati (1551-1635), Italian violin maker
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Cito germinat
Motto Translation: Bring quickly
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Geronimo migration to the United States 
