Show ContentsGiuliano History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The distinguished surname Giuliano originated in an area of Italy, known as the Papal States. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adapt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they are characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. The most traditional type of family name found in the region of the Papal States is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name. During the Middle Ages, Italians adopted the patronymic system of name-making because it perfectly complemented the prevailing Feudal System. In Italy the popularity of patronymic type of surname is also due to the fact that during the Christian era, people often named their children after saints and biblical figures. The surname Giuliano came from the personal name Giuliani, or Julian. The name Giuliani was originally derived from the Latin baptismal name Iulius, which means youthful.

Early Origins of the Giuliano family

The surname Giuliano was first found in the city of Viterbo, with Pedro Giuliano during the mid 13th century. Giuliano was made Pope in September 1276 with the new name John XXI. He wrote medical treatises and a textbook on logic, and died at an early age when the roof of his Palace at Viterbo collapsed.

Early History of the Giuliano family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Giuliano research. The years 1781, 1788, 1790, 1791 and 1796 are included under the topic Early Giuliano History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Giuliano Spelling Variations

In comparison with other European surnames, Italian surnames have a surprising number of forms. They reflect the regional variations and the many dialects of the Italian language, each with its own distinctive features. For example, in Northern Italy the typical Italian surname suffix is "i", whereas in Southern Italy it is "o". Additionally, spelling changes frequently occurred because medieval scribes and church officials often spelled names as they sounded rather than according to any specific spelling rules. The spelling variations in the name Giuliano include Giuliani, Giuliano, Giulianati, Giulianatti, Giugliani, Giuglini, Giulini, Giuliana, Zuliani, Zuliano, Zulian, Zuljan, Zuiani, Zuian, Zujan, Iuliani, Iuliano, Giulianelli and many more.

Early Notables of the Giuliano family

Prominent among members of the family was Flaminio Giuliani, who was elevated to the position of Bishop of Cagli. Also important were members of the Giulianati family of Adria, who belonged to the noble class. This was made official in 1781. Andreas Giugliani was a composer of church music and became choirmaster of the Augsberg Cathedral around 1790. Mauro Giugliani of Barletta is famous for his abilities on the guitar. He was self-taught, and Beethoven was so impressed by his talents that he wrote several pieces for Giugliani. At his death, Giugliani had composed over 200 pieces for the guitar.Cecilia Giuliani...
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Giuliano Ranking

In the United States, the name Giuliano is the 14,620th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


Giuliano migration to the United States +

Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Giuliano or a variant listed above:

Giuliano Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Angelo Giuliano, aged 6, who immigrated to the United States from Messina, Italy, in 1893
Giuliano Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Anna Giuliano, aged 42, who immigrated to America from Soveria Manelli, in 1900
  • Andres Giuliano, aged 1, who immigrated to America from Toulon, in 1903
  • Aniello Giuliano, aged 36, who immigrated to the United States from Afragola, Italy, in 1905
  • Agostino Giuliano, aged 2, who immigrated to the United States from Cautigham, Italy, in 1907
  • Angelo Giuliano, aged 17, who landed in America from Bagheria, Sicily, in 1910
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Contemporary Notables of the name Giuliano (post 1700) +

  • Sebastian Giuliano, American politician, Mayor of Middletown, Connecticut, USA
  • Jeffrey "Jeff" Joseph Giuliano (b. 1979), American professional ice hockey left winger
  • Neil Giuliano, American educator and activist
  • Geoffrey Giuliano (b. 1953), American author
  • Gaetano Giuliano (1929-2023), Italian politician, Acting President of the Sicilian Region
  • Giovanni Giuliano (1949-2022), Italian politician, member of Forza Italia and The People of Freedom, he served as President of the Province of Imperia from 2001 to 2010
  • Antonio Giuliano (1930-2018), Italian classical archaeologist and academic
  • Luigi Giuliano (b. 1930), Italian international footballer
  • The Very Reverend David Giuliano (b. 1960), Canadian Moderator of the United Church of Canada from 2006 to 2009
  • Maurizio Giuliano (b. 1975), writer and Guinness-record-holding traveller as the youngest person to have visited all sovereign nations of the world


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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