Serafino History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

Early Origins of the Serafino family

The surname Serafino was first found in Messina (Sicilian: Missina; Latin: Messana), capital of the Italian province of Messina. Its history begins in 397 B.C. After a checkered history the Saracens took it in 831, and the Normans in 1061. It was host to the crusaders in 1190. Garibaldi landed in 1860 and it was the last city to be made a part of united Italy. 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. The Serafini achieved great nobility in the city of Messina in the 15th century and became one of the distinguished families of the region.

Early History of the Serafino family

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Serafino Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Serafini, Serafino, Serafin, Sera and others.

Early Notables of the Serafino family

Sanctus Seraphin (1699-1776), also known as Santo Serafin, a successful Italian luthier in Venice. Today, a genuine Seraphin violin ranges in value from Serafino20,000 to Serafino850,000...
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Serafino migration to the United States +

Serafino Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Giuseppe Serafino, who arrived in New York on June 23, 1888
Joseph Serafino, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1898

Contemporary Notables of the name Serafino (post 1700) +

Serafino Cimino OFM (1873-1928), Italian prelate of the Catholic Church
Serafino Biagioni (1920-1983), Italian cyclist who was professional from 1945 to 1956 and won 8 victories