Etymology

Pronounced [mag’-no], the family name is derived from the Latin adjective magnus, meaning “great”. It could also mean “large” or “important.”

The spelling variations for this surname include Magnani, Magni, Magnaguti, Magnanini, Magnano, Magni, Magnini, among others. This family name and its derivatives are widely used in Spanish-, French- and Italian-speaking nations. 

The name was first found in Bologna, Italy — specifically, the province’s capital, Emilia.

Background

The origins of our line can be traced to Iloilo City, Philippines.

Family Tree

Generation-Name-Dates
1 Magno, Ricardo
.. +Sobrepeña, Teodora
.. 2 Magno, Julio Sobrepeña
….. +Novierez, Armida
.. 2 Magno, Segundino Sobrepeña (1913-1992)
….. +Hernandez, Fredesvinda Francisco (1912-1989)
.. 2 Magno, Cecilia Sobrepeña
….. +Tapiculin, Francisco
.. 2 Magno, Ignacia Sobrepeña
….. +Sepe, Emilio
.. 2 Magno, Adelina Sobrepeña
….. +Lizada, Antonio
….. +Cezar, Rutillo Francisco

Resources

- Complete Magno Family Tree - Email me

Of Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines

Segundino Sobrepeña Magno (1913 - 1992) was the son of Ricardo Magno and Teodora Sobrepeña.

He was a master carpenter and painter by profession. He belonged to the Philippine Independent Church. He married Fredesvinda Francisco Hernandez. The young couple made 104 C.R. Fuentes Street, Iloilo City their first home, where their two eldest children were born. They migrated from Iloilo City right before World War II broke at the advise of Fredesvinda’s father who, being affiliated with the government, knew that Manila would be the only open city where supplies and rations would be most accessible.

After the fall of Bataan, Fredesvinda’s father was captured by the Japanese and made superintendent of the Philippine Constabulary Academy (the precursor of the present-day Philippine Military Academy). Segundino then worked in the Academy as the chief cook. In his efforts to help the Filipino guerillas, he would keep the armory unlocked for the rebels to loot overnight.

Segundino and Fredesvinda made Mandaluyong City their home. This city was where they raised their family. Fredesvinda was a homemaker and worked as a skilled dressmaker. Despite their humble lifestyle, they raised a closely-knit family and were important influences in the lives of their grandchildren.

A smoker since his teens, he died of complications from lung disease.