Giancarlo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Giancarlo family

The surname Giancarlo was first found in Florence (Italian: Firenze), originally the capital of Tuscany, then capital of the kingdom of Italy. On the River Arno there are numerous Florentine Churches, Museums, Galleries. It dates back to 313 A.D. The history is complex and turbulent. The de' Medici family are the notables. They were expelled in 1494 but they returned in 1512, out in 1527 and then returned. 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.

Early History of the Giancarlo family

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Giancarlo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Giammetta, Giammatteo, Giacomello, Giocomollo, Giomacolla, Giacometti, Giamitti, Giampaola and many more.

Early Notables of the Giancarlo family

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Migration of the Giancarlo family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Angelo Giancola, aged 22, who arrived at Ellis Island from Limasano, Italy, in 1912; Angelo Giancola, aged 33, who arrived at Ellis Island from Limosano, Italy, in 1923.

Contemporary Notables of the name Giancarlo (post 1700) +

Giancarlo Giannini (b. 1942), Italian Academy Award nominated actor who won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor, four-time recipient of the David di Donatello Award for Best Actor
Giancarlo Gutierrez (1932-2025), Italian equestrian, competed in two events at the 1956 Summer Olympics
Giancarlo Cito (1945-2025), Italian politician and entrepreneur, Mayor of Taranto (1993-1996)
Giancarlo Gentilini (1929-2025), Italian politician, Deputy Mayor and Mayor, of the city of Treviso, Italy (1994-2003)
Giancarlo Corsetti FBA (b. 1960), Italian macroeconomist and Professor of Macroeconomics at the European University Institute in Florence
Giancarlo Agazzi (1932-1995), Italian ice hockey player
Giancarlo Pagliarini (b. 1942), Italian politician, Minister of Budget (1994-1995)
Giancarlo Tesini (1929-2023), Italian Christian Democracy politician and sports director, Minister of Transport (1992-1993)
Giancarlo "Carlo" Galli (1931-2022), Italian footballer who played as a striker (1949-1966)