Mantovani Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Mantovani last name means, where the surname began and where it was first recorded.
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Meaning and origin of the Mantovani last name
Meaning of the Mantovani last name: from Mantua. Mantovani is a name of origin for someone from Mantua, Mantova in Italian, the city of the Gonzaga in the Po valley. The plural form is typical of Emilia, Lombardy and the Veneto, and the name is most frequent around Mantua itself, Modena, Ferrara and Verona. The Venetian form is Mantoan. The orchestra leader Annunzio Paolo Mantovani, born in Venice, made the name familiar to radio listeners in Britain and America. The Gonzaga ruled Mantua from 1328 to 1707, and their court attracted artists such as Andrea Mantegna and Giulio Romano. A related surname is Mantovano. Many Mantovani families emigrated to Brazil and Argentina in the late 19th century.
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This overview covers the Mantovani name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, Brazil and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Mantovani name FAQ
What does the Mantovani name mean?
From Mantua. Common variants include Mantovano, Mantoan, Mantoani.
Where does the Mantovani surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, Brazil and the United States.
Is there a Mantovani coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Mantovani crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Mantovani 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.