Albani is an Italian surname with ancient roots. The name is derived from the Latin word “albanus,” which means “from Alba.” Alba was an ancient city in Latium, central Italy, and was considered the mother-city of Rome in Roman mythology.
Origin: Italian
Meaning: From Alba; white
Etymology: Latin “albanus” (from Alba) or “albus” (white)
The name Albani can also be related to the Latin word “albus,” meaning “white,” which might have been used to describe someone with fair skin or light-colored hair. The surname is most common in central and northern Italy.
