Surname Romanelli - Meaning and Origin

Romanelli: What does the surname Romanelli mean?

The last name Romanelli is believed to have originated in the central Italian region of Latium, where it is a topographic surname derived from a place named with the Latin phrase romanus della ile or "Roman man of the island". It is likely this name was acquired by someone living on an actual island, or perhaps a rocky area surrounded by a river, or perhaps one living near a bridge, hence 'little Rome.'

Romanelli is also believed to have been derived from the ancient Roman family name, "Romanelli", meaning "Dwellers of Rome". This family name is recorded in the Roman catacombs as early as the 5th century AD.

The Romanelli family name has been linked to noble status in Italy, and Romanelli family members can be linked to the area of the Knights Templar during the Middle Ages.

Today, the Romanelli family is still well known in Italy, particularly in the region of Latium. The noble Romanelli name has continued to be admired and respected throughout the generations, which is evidenced by the amount of Romanelli-named places and monuments that have been erected throughout Italy.

Additionally, people with the surname Romanelli have emigrated to the United States, Canada, and other parts of the world.

The Romanelli surname is a reminder of the noble spirit of a family that built a legacy with resilience, passion, and strength.

Romanelli: Where does the name Romanelli come from?

The last name Romanelli is a common surname throughout Italy and can also be found in various countries around the world. In Italy it is especially common in the central and southern regions, where it is associated with aristocratic or noble origins.

Romanelli is also found in the United States, especially in Louisiana, as several Italian immigrants from the central and southern regions who bore this surname emigrated to the state in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Outside of the US, it is found in Portugal, Brazil, the UK, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, and Canada.

Within Italy, the name is particularly prominent among the regions of Umbria, Lazio, Marche, Campania, Abruzzo, Emilia-Romagna, and Tuscany. Romanelli is a surname which evokes the powerful regional aristocratic families of ancient times, and as such, it is common throughout Italy today. The name is also often found in Lombardy and the Piedmont region of Northern Italy.

It also remains common throughout South America and some parts of the Caribbean, while in Europe it is seen especially in Germany, France, Portugal, the UK, and the Netherlands. In each of these locations, its distribution is at least somewhat linked to immigration patterns. As a result, it remains a common surname in many countries and regions around the world.

Variations of the surname Romanelli

The surname Romanelli (or Romagnoli) is an Italian patronymic surname that derives from the given name Romanus, meaning from Rome. It is believed to have originated in northern Italy where many Roman families emigrated in centuries past.

Variations of Romanelli include: Romany, Romanelli, Romagno, Romanè, Romandelli, Romaneschi, Romanik, Romans, Romagna, Romagnoli, Romani, Romano, Romanò, and Romanozzi.

Similar spellings of Romanelli include: Romanelli, Romani, Romano, Romani, Romanozzi, and Romandelli.

Surnames related to Romanelli are Romano (Italian for 'Roman'), Romagnoli (Italian for 'Romanese'), Romanucci (Italian for 'small Roman') and Romanozzi (Italian for 'diminutive of Roman').

There is also a small French variation of Romanelli known as Romanet which is derived from the Latin word 'Romanicus' meaning 'Roman'.

In South America, there is also a variant spelling of Romanelli known as Román which is a shortened form of the Italian 'Romano' and Spanish 'Romano'. It is also used as a surname in other parts of Latin America.

Surnames with a similar origin to Romanelli include Romano (Italian for 'Roman'), Romagna (Italian for 'Romanesque'), Romagno (Italian for 'Roman'), Romanzycki (Polish for 'Roman'), and Romana (Italian for 'Roman').

All of these surnames derive from the Latin world for Rome, and all refer to someone who is of Roman descent.

Famous people with the name Romanelli

• Andrea Romanelli: actress and television host
• Jorge Romanelli: former footballer from Uruguay
• Damon Romanelli: journalist
• Paolo Romanelli: violinist
• Ermes Romanelli: Italian politician
• Julian Romanelli: film director
• Giorgio Romanelli: Italian-American physicist
• Salvador Romanelli: composer, musical director, singer and TV host
• Cesare Romanelli: Baroque: era painter
• Michele Romanelli: jazz musician

Other surnames

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