Filardi is an Italian surname. In surname references, it is generally described as a patronymic or plural form of Filardo (i.e. indicating “descendants of Filardo” or a family group associated with that given name).[1][2]
Distribution
Although the Filardi surname originates from Italy, the name can be found externally in the Italian diaspora.
Italy
Modern surname-distribution aggregators that map current bearers in Italy show Filardi as most represented in southern Italy, with notable presence in Basilicata and Calabria, and smaller concentrations in other regions.[3][4][5]
Americas
The Filardi surname can be found in use throughout the Americas. There are notable people bearing the last name. The general distribution is varied as the diaspora is spread through many different countries between North and South America, the largest concentrations seem to be Argentina, Brazil, Puerto Rico and the United States.[6]
Coat of arms
The coat of arms is described as, "Azure, with a red sun with eight wavy rays, each ray ending in a red star."[7]
History
An ancient Greek family, the Filardi settled on the island of Rhodes in the 15th century. After Rhodes was besieged by the Turks, they sought refuge in Altamura (Bari), where the family was recognized as part of the nobility. A prominent branch later moved to Bologna and was entered into the Golden Book. The family also held several feudal possessions in Castelluccio (Potenza).[8]
In 1573, members of the Filardi family donated part of their land to a monastic order, on which the church and monastery of San Francesco were built. Over time, the family produced numerous individuals who gained distinction in public service, the liberal and ecclesiastical professions, and the military. Monsignor Ennio Filardi was appointed Bishop of Ascoli by Pope Paul III in 1536 and died in 1565. Monsignor Mario Filardi was appointed Archbishop of Avignon (France) by Pope Urban VIII in 1624. Monsignor Massenzio Filardi was appointed Bishop of Martirano (Catanzaro) by Pope Innocent X in 1650. Antonio, an infantry officer, took part in the wars under Emperor Napoleon I from 1810 to 1814.[8][9]
Notable people
- Alex Llompart Filardi
- Carmelo Filardi
- César Filardi
- Christopher Filardi
- Jason Filardi[10]
- Javier Filardi
- Joseph Filardi
- Massimo Filardi[11][12]
- Peter Filardi[13]
Publications
Several Filardi descendants have had their works publicized and the surname Filardi has appeared in several published works, such as:
- A Noble Madness by James Delbourgo[14]
- Until I Saw Your Smile by J. J. Murray[15]
- La filanda Filardi di Civita[16]
See also
- Filardi House (Casa Filardi)
References
- ^ "www.familysearch.org/en/surname?surname=filardo". familysearch.org. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Filardi Surname Meaning & Filardi Family History at Ancestry.com®". ancestry.com. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Mappe dei Cognomi Italiani". cognomix.it. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Diffusione del cognome FILARDI". Mappa Dei Cognomi. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Last name FILARDI: origin and meaning". Geneanet. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "filardi". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ Crollalanza, Giovanni Battista di (January 13, 1886). "Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti". Presso la direzione del Giornale araldico – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Filardi familia heráldica genealogía escudo Filardi". heraldrysinstitute.com. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Casato Filardi Dasà portale in pietra di dasà - Vibo Valentia". comunedasa.it. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Jason Filardi". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Filardi, Massimo Filardi - Futbolista". BDFutbol. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Statistiche e carriera di Massimo Filardi, giocatore del Napoli su 10maggio87.it". 10maggio87.it. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Peter Filardi". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "A Noble Madness: The Dark Side of Collecting from Antiquity to Now - James Delbourgo - Google Livres". google.com. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Until I Saw Your Smile - J. J. Murray - Google Livres". google.com. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "SPARQL Endpoint". data.cnr.it. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
