| ![Show Contents]() Raffaello History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of RaffaelloWhat does the name Raffaello mean? The ancient Italian name Raffaello originates from the Hebrew name Raphael "God heals." 1During the Middle Ages, this surname shifted from "ph" to "ff" in Italian, frequently becoming Raffaele. This name was popular in Italy for it's religious significance by invoking the Archangel Raphael as a protector of the sick and travelers. 1 Early Origins of the Raffaello familyThe surname Raffaello was first found in Lucca, a city and comune in Tuscany, capital of the province of Lucca and where Bascilican type churches abound. Some were from the ancient and noble family from Cingoli, originating from and of the same lineage as the family from Gubbio. The first mention of them dates back to the 11th century, and the Archives of Gubbio Cathedral preserve a document from 1228, signed by Bishop Ubaldo, which speaks of a certain Caffarello, who is the recognized founder of the Raffaelli family. (Spretti) Early History of the Raffaello familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Raffaello research. Another 254 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1220, 1263, 1280, 1314, 1316, 1317, 1318, 1319, 1324, 1337, 1342, 1350, 1376, 1381, 1395, 1494, 1534, 1535, 1581, 1631, 1661, 1668, 1744, 1748, 1749, 1752, 1754, 1762, 1780, 1867, 1872, 1882, 1884, 1895, 1903, 1906, 1908, 1909, 1916, 1919, 1923 and 1925 are included under the topic Early Raffaello History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Raffaello Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Raffaele, Raffaeli, Raffaèle, Raffaèli, Raffaèlo, Raffèlli, Rafèle, Raphaèl, Raffaèllo, Raphae'l, Raphaël, Rapha'el. Through spelling variations and many more. Early Notables of the Raffaello familyAnother 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Raffaello Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Raffaello familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Robert Raphael, who settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina sometime between 1763 and 1764; Francis Raphael, who arrived in Boston or Charlestown, MA in 1820.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Raffaello (post 1700) | + |
- Raffaello Fabretti (1618-1700), Italian antiquarian, born at Urbino in the Marche
- Raffaello "Ralph" Vince (1900-1996), American football player and coach, inventor of the football face mask, the first Italian to play in the National Football League
- Raffaello Matarazzo (1909-1966), Italian filmmaker
- Raffaello Leonardo (b. 1973), Italian two-time gold and bronze medalist rower
- Raffaello Gambino (1928-1989), Italian Olympic water polo player
- Raffaello Romanelli (1856-1928), Italian sculptor
- Raffaello Carboni (1817-1875), Italian revolutionary and writer
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Te Ducet
Motto Translation: He will guide you
- De Felice, Emidio, Dizionario Dei Cognomi Italiani, edited by Arnoldo Mondadori, Italy, Oscar Mondadori, 1978.
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