Show ContentsLunetta History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Lunetta is derived from the Italian word "luna" meaning "moon." It was most likely originally a nickname, which later became a surname.

Early Origins of the Lunetta family

The surname Lunetta was first found in Milan (Italian: Milano, Milanese: Milan), the second-most populous city in Italy and the capital of Lombardy where Bernardo Lunati was on recorded in the year of 1386.

Early History of the Lunetta family

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Lunetta Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lunati, Lunatti, Lunetta, Lunette, Luna, Dalla Luna and many more.

Early Notables of the Lunetta family

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Migration of the Lunetta family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Pietro and Luigia Lunati, who arrived in American on Oct. 21, 1885 aboard the "Canada"; Calogero Lunetta, who arrived in New York on July 30, 1890.


Contemporary Notables of the name Lunetta (post 1700) +

  • Don Lunetta, American composer, known for An Introduction to the Schnelling 3000 (2013) and State of Rock (2008)
  • Susan Lunetta, American associate producer for Zombie Hamlet (2012)
  • Stanley Lunetta, American editor with Source: Music of the Avant Garde (1972-1973)
  • Marta Lunetta, Italian actress, known for Agrodolce (2008) and La Dame sans titre (2013)
  • Mario Lunetta, Belgium footballer for Action 21 Charleroi in the 2009 season


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