About Ciani
The surname Ciani is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name "Giano," which is the Italian form of the Latin name "Janus." Janus was the Roman god of beginnings and transitions, often depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions. The surname Ciani likely originated as a patronymic, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Giano. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Ciani can be found primarily in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities around the world.
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The surname Ciani is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ciani based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Ciani is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ciani in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ciani using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.