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Hello, My last name is Fiorvante and I’m wondering what this translates to and where it comes from. Specifically, how far back it dates.
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Here's a variant. You might have already seen this with a google search. I'm not sure if the "House of Names" is accurate. Just thought I'd post it in case.

https://www.houseofnames.com/fioravanti-family-crest
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"Fior(a)vante" derives from the transformation of a personal first name into a surname.
It is still used as a first name, often shortened in "Fiore".
According to what I've found in Internet, it derives from the French name "Floorvent".
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It has also been used as a 'foundling' surname.
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Is the origin of my last name Italian? Also, if it is what part of Italy? And when does it date back to? Is it french?(god forbid...)
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FirstFlower wrote: 03 Mar 2021, 02:10 Is the origin of my last name Italian? Also, if it is what part of Italy? And when does it date back to? Is it french?(god forbid...)
From House of Names:

"The surname Fioravanti was first found in Pistoia, when a Fioravante was a member of the government council in the city."

According to this, it's from Tuscany.

As for when it dates back to, House of Names says the "Middle Ages".

I think Italy started using surnames in the 15th Century, so it was probably from around that time.
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And, like I said before, I'm not sure if the House of Names is accurate for all names. But it has been accurate with the Irish and English surnames from my paternal line.
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Thanks everyone!
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