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==Online Tools== | ==Online Tools== | ||
*[http://italia.indettaglio.it/eng/cognomi/cognomi.html '''Italian Surnames'''] | *[http://italia.indettaglio.it/eng/cognomi/cognomi.html '''Italian Surnames'''] | ||
*[http://www.ganino.com/cognomi_italiani '''Cognomi Italiani'''] includes a database of Italian Surnames that gives a brief description of the history and origin of the name. | *[https://www.mappadeicognomi.it/en/ '''Italy Surname Distribution Map'''] | ||
*[http://www.ganino.com/cognomi_italiani '''Cognomi Italiani'''] includes a database of Italian Surnames that gives a brief description of the history and origin of the name | |||
*[http://gens.labo.net/en/cognomi/genera.html GENS, Distribution of Surnames in Italy and America] | |||
*[https://www.cognomix.it/mappe-dei-cognomi-italiani Cognomix, Maps of Italian Surnames] | |||
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*'''BYU Italian Script Tutorial:''' | *'''BYU Italian Script Tutorial:''' | ||
**[https://script.byu.edu/ | **[https://script.byu.edu/italian-handwriting/tools/names/general Given Names--Abbreviations] | ||
**[https://script.byu.edu/ | **[https://script.byu.edu/italian-handwriting/tools/names/general Female Given Names] | ||
**[https://script.byu.edu/ | **[https://script.byu.edu/italian-handwriting/tools/names/general Male Given Names] | ||
**[https://script.byu.edu/ | **[https://script.byu.edu/italian-handwriting/tools/names/general List of Surnames] | ||
*[https://surnames.behindthename.com/names/usage/italian '''Behind the Name: Italian Surnames'''] | *[https://surnames.behindthename.com/names/usage/italian '''Behind the Name: Italian Surnames'''] | ||
*[https://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/italian '''Behind the Name: Italian Given Names'''] | *[https://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/italian '''Behind the Name: Italian Given Names'''] | ||
*[https://surnames.behindthename.com/names/usage/sardinian '''Behind the Name: Sardinian Surnames'''] | *Sardinian names are used on the Italian island of Sardinia by speakers of Sardinian. | ||
*[https://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/sardinian '''Behind the Name: Sardinian Given Names'''] | :*[https://surnames.behindthename.com/names/usage/sardinian '''Behind the Name: Sardinian Surnames'''] | ||
:*[https://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/sardinian '''Behind the Name: Sardinian Given Names'''] | |||
*Occitan names are used in parts of Italy by speakers of Occitan. | |||
:*[https://surnames.behindthename.com/names/usage/occitan '''Behind the Name: Occitan Surnames'''] | |||
:*[https://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/occitan '''Behind the Name: Occitan Given Names'''] | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/surname Surname experience] at FamilySearch - search by surname to learn its meaning and origin | |||
== Surnames == | == Surnames == | ||
===Patronymics=== | ===Patronymics=== | ||
One of the oldest and most widespread expressions of paternity used in Italy is characterized by the preposition di (of), entered between two given names; for example, Pietro di Giovanni (Peter the son of John). With each new generation, the combination of names increased; hence Pietro's son Leonardo would be known as Leonardo di Pietro di Giovanni. | One of the oldest and most widespread expressions of paternity used in Italy is characterized by the preposition di (of), entered between two given names; for example, Pietro di Giovanni (Peter the son of John). With each new generation, the combination of names increased; hence Pietro's son Leonardo would be known as Leonardo di Pietro di Giovanni. | ||
A large segment of Italian names today contain the preposition di between the given name and surname: di Paolo, d'Alberto. Sometimes the records also contain individuals' names, the names of the father, and even the grandfather inserted between the given name and surname: Francesco di Giovanni d'Angelo is actually Francesco d'Angelo (the son of Giovanni). <ref>"Italian Surnames", in BYU Script Tutorial, https://script.byu.edu/ | A large segment of Italian names today contain the preposition di between the given name and surname: di Paolo, d'Alberto. Sometimes the records also contain individuals' names, the names of the father, and even the grandfather inserted between the given name and surname: Francesco di Giovanni d'Angelo is actually Francesco d'Angelo (the son of Giovanni). <ref>"Italian Surnames", in BYU Script Tutorial, https://script.byu.edu/italian-handwriting/introduction, accessed 19 February 2021.</ref> | ||
===Matronymics=== | ===Matronymics=== | ||
You will encounter a relatively small proportion of matronymic surnames (names which are derived from the name of the mother or a matriarchal ancestor). Children occasionally took the surname of a mother who was not married to the father, a mother with whom they identified more comfortably because of long absences of the father in military service or employment, or a mother who was widowed. <ref>"Italian Surnames", in BYU Script Tutorial, https://script.byu.edu/ | You will encounter a relatively small proportion of matronymic surnames (names which are derived from the name of the mother or a matriarchal ancestor). Children occasionally took the surname of a mother who was not married to the father, a mother with whom they identified more comfortably because of long absences of the father in military service or employment, or a mother who was widowed. <ref>"Italian Surnames", in BYU Script Tutorial, https://script.byu.edu/italian-handwriting/introduction, accessed 19 February 2021.</ref> | ||
=== Women’s Surnames === | === Women’s Surnames === | ||
Women are referred to by their maiden name in most documents, even after marriage. | Women are referred to by their maiden name in most documents, even after marriage. | ||
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*'''Merchants and townspeople''' then adopted the custom, as did the '''rural population'''. This process took two or three centuries. | *'''Merchants and townspeople''' then adopted the custom, as did the '''rural population'''. This process took two or three centuries. | ||
===Surname | ===Surname Changes of Immigrants in the United States=== | ||
'''As Immigrants moved into English-speaking countries, their surnames were impacted in a variety of ways.''' | '''As Immigrants moved into English-speaking countries, their surnames were impacted in a variety of ways.''' | ||
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The following book translates given names into 23 different European languages (including English): | The following book translates given names into 23 different European languages (including English): | ||
*Janowowa, Wanda, et al. ''Sownik Imion (Dictionary of Names).'' Wroclaw: Ossoliski, 1975. ( | *Janowowa, Wanda, et al. ''Sownik Imion (Dictionary of Names).'' Wroclaw: Ossoliski, 1975. (FS Library book EUROPE REF 940 D4si; film 1181578 item 2; fiche 6000839.) | ||
==For Further Reading== | ==For Further Reading== | ||
*[https://script.byu.edu/ | *[https://script.byu.edu/italian-handwriting/introduction '''Italian Surnames'''] BYU Script Tutorial. | ||
*[http://www.s-gabriel.org/names/arval/venice14/venice14sur.html '''Fourteenth Century Venetian Personal Names''' - by Josh Mittleman and Brian M. Scott (October 1999)] | *[http://www.s-gabriel.org/names/arval/venice14/venice14sur.html '''Fourteenth Century Venetian Personal Names''' - by Josh Mittleman and Brian M. Scott (October 1999)] | ||
*Fucilla, Joseph G. '''''Our Italian Surnames'''''. Evanston, Illinois: Chandler’s, Inc., 1949. ( | *Fucilla, Joseph G. '''''Our Italian Surnames'''''. Evanston, Illinois: Chandler’s, Inc., 1949. (FS Library book EUROPE 945 D4f.) {{WorldCat|154274706|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/my-italian-last-name/ '''What Can I Learn about My Italian Last Name?'''] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/my-italian-last-name/ '''What Can I Learn about My Italian Last Name?'''] | ||
*[http://geocities.ws/paulanigro/italian-genealogy-online/italynames.html#distribution-stats '''Italian Names Links'''] | *[http://geocities.ws/paulanigro/italian-genealogy-online/italynames.html#distribution-stats '''Italian Names Links'''] | ||
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*More such books are listed in the '''FamilySearch Catalog:''' | *More such books are listed in the '''FamilySearch Catalog:''' | ||
**{{ | **{{FSC|Italy - Names, Personal|subject|subject-id=708385620|disp= Italy - Names, Personal}} | ||
**{{ | **{{FSC|Italy - Names, Personal - Dictionaries|subject|subject-id=1840709339|disp= Italy - Names, Personal - Dictionaries}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Italy Language and Handwriting]] | [[Category:Italy Language and Handwriting]] | ||
[[Category:Language and Handwriting]] | [[Category:Language and Handwriting]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Naming Customs]] [[Category:Naming Customs]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Naming Customs]] | ||
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