Paganino History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Paganino

What does the name Paganino mean?

The Italian Paganino surname is thought to derive from the personal name Pagano, from the Latin word "paganus," meaning "village dweller."

Early Origins of the Paganino family

The surname Paganino 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 Paganino family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Paganino 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 Paganino History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Paganino Spelling Variations

Surnames 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 Paganino include Pagani, Pagano, Pagan, Pagana, Paganelli, Paganetti, Paganetto, Paganini, Paganino, Paganin, Paganucci, Paganuzzi and many more.

Early Notables of the Paganino family

Gregorio Pagani (1558-1605), Italian painter of the late Mannerist period, active mainly in Florence. He was the son of the painter Francesco Pagani; Pope Eugenio III, of the Paganelli family of Florence, who was elected in 1145; Federico Pagana, elected Doge of the Republic of Genoa in 1383; Simone Pagani was Bishop of Forlì from 1384 to 1391. From the Pagano family of Naples emerged many religious members: Giovanni, Cardinal in 1228; Nicol, Archbishop of Naples in 1399; Nicol Archbishop of Bari in 1400; Giovanni, Bishop of Nicastro in 1431; Vincenzo, Bishop of Acerra in 1627. Vincenzo Pagani, a painter born...
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Migration of the Paganino family

Investigation of immigration and passenger lists has revealed a number of people bearing the name Paganino: 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.