Paganelli History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Italian Paganelli surname is thought to derive from the personal name Pagano, from the Latin word "paganus," meaning "village dweller." Early Origins of the Paganelli familyThe surname Paganelli was first found in Naples, (Italian: Napoli, Latin: Neapolis) in 1119 when Ugone Pagano, was a prominent figure at that time. Early History of the Paganelli familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Paganelli research. The years 1145, 1228, 1383, 1384, 1391, 1399, 1400, 1431, 1490, 1558, 1605, 1627, 1655, 1710, 1716 and 1782 are included under the topic Early Paganelli History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Paganelli Spelling VariationsSurnames that originated in Italy are characterized by an enormous number of spelling variations. Some of these are derived from regional traditions and dialects. Northern names, for instance, often end in "o", while southern names tend to end in "i". Other variations come from the fact the medieval scribes tended to spell according to the sound of words, rather than any particular set of rules. The recorded variations of Paganelli include Pagani, Pagano, Pagan, Pagana, Paganelli, Paganetti, Paganetto, Paganini, Paganino, Paganin, Paganucci, Paganuzzi and many more. Early Notables of the Paganelli familyProminent among bearers of this surname in early times was
Migration of the Paganelli familyInvestigation of immigration and passenger lists has revealed a number of people bearing the name Paganelli: Basilica Paganelli, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1852; Amelia Pagani, aged 32, who arrived at Ellis Island from Como, Italy, in 1910; Anacleto Pagani, aged 17, who arrived at Ellis Island from Magliano, Italy, in 1912.
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