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Etymology of Monaldeschi

What does the name Monaldeschi mean?

The surname Monaldeschi came from the Germanic personal name Munuald or Monald, which refers to one who governed with his wisdom and the power of his intellect.

Early Origins of the Monaldeschi family

The surname Monaldeschi was first found in the unique region of Umbria, in the ancient city of Orvieto. The earliest records of the Monaldeschi lineage date back to the 8th century rule of Charlemagne, with the Monaldeschi family. The family claim descent from Monaldo, a ninth-century Lombard feudatory of Charlemagne. The Monaldeschi appear in Orvieto documents from 1157.

Early History of the Monaldeschi family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Monaldeschi research. The years 1025 and 1201 are included under the topic Early Monaldeschi History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Monaldeschi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Monaldi, Monaldo, Monaldini, Monaldeschi, Monaldoni, Monardi, Monardo, Monardini, Monardoni, Monarchi and many more.

Early Notables of the Monaldeschi family

  • Lodovico Monaldeschi, who received the territory of Bagnorea from Emperor Ottone II in 975. The Monaldeschi family was also known for their status as supporters of the Guelph faction, that of the Chur...

Migration of the Monaldeschi family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Giglindino Monardini, age 17, who arrived in America on Oct. 30, 1880 aboard the "Nederland"; Lorenzo Monardini, age 16, who arrived in America on Nov. 4, 1889.



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