Valentini Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Valentini surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Valentini name
Valentini is an Italian patronymic from Valentino, from Latin Valentinus, "strong, healthy", made popular by Saint Valentine. The plural -i ending is typical of central Italy. The surname is common in the Marche, Umbria, Lazio and Emilia-Romagna, and among Italian emigrant families abroad.
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This overview covers the Valentini name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Argentina and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Valentini name FAQ
What does the Valentini name mean?
Of Valentino. Common variants include Valentino, Valente, De Valentini.
Where does the Valentini surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Valentini coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Valentini crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Valentini coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.