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Etymology of Monaldo

What does the name Monaldo mean?

The surname Monaldo 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 Monaldo family

The surname Monaldo was first found in the unique region of Umbria, in the ancient city of Orvieto. The earliest records of the Monaldo 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 Monaldo family

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

Monaldo 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 Monaldo 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...


Monaldo migration to the United States +



Monaldo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Giovanni Monaldo, age 36, who arrived in New York on May 16, 1892 aboard the "Cheribon"
  • Liborio Monaldo, age 50, who arrived in New York on May, 29, 1893 aboard the "Cachemire"

Contemporary Notables of the name Monaldo (post 1700) +

  • Sheri J. Monaldo, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1996 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 2) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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