Salamone History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Salamone surname was created from the Biblical personal name Salomone. Early Origins of the Salamone familyThe surname Salamone was first found in Sardinia (Italian: Sardegna, Sardinian: Sardigna), the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The original inhabitants were Sicels. The Greeks colonized in 735 B.C. Phoenician settlements began in 6th century. Carthaginians arrived 410. Romans arrived, then the Saracens. Then the Norman Conquest said to be Sicily's brightest hour, 1057 A.D and taking 35 years. They made Sicilians the leading Maritimes power in the Mediterranean, and King Roger of Sicily one of the greatest Kings in Europe. From Sicily they invaded Greece. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry. Early History of the Salamone familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Salamone research. Another 112 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1496, 1532, 1551, 1591, 1608 and 1674 are included under the topic Early Salamone History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Salamone Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Salomone, Salomoni, Salomon, Slamone and others. Early Notables of the Salamone familyMore information is included under the topic Early Salamone Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Salamone RankingIn the United States, the name Salamone is the 12,336th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Salamone Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Salamone Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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