Signor History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished name Signor is derived from the Italian word "signore" which means "mister, princeps, someone important." Signore is in turn, derived from the Latin "senior" which means "old." Early Origins of the Signor familyThe surname Signor was first found in Ferrara, a city and comune in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, capital city of the Province of Ferrara. History dates the city back to 753. It was at war with Venice in 1471. It is a walled city and notable is the Church of S. Cristoforo. Knitted goods and shawls are made. 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 was in itself a family honor. Early History of the Signor familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Signor research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1387 and 1409 are included under the topic Early Signor History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Signor Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Signorelli, Signorini, Signore, Signorèllo, Signoriéllo, Signorétti, Signori, Signorino, Signoroni, Signorile, Signorino, Signoriello, Signorini, Signorèllus, Signorettus, Sénior, Senioris, Signoraccio, Signoria, Signorili and many more. Early Notables of the Signor familyProminent among members of the family was
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Signor Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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