Schiavone (singular; plural Schiavoni) is an Italian ethnonym literally meaning "Slavs" in Old Italian: originally, this term indicated origins in the lands of Dalmatia and Istria (in present-day Croatia), when under the rule of the Republic of Venice. Today it is an Italian surname.
The importance of Schiavoni's role in the Venetian Republic is best shown by the name of one of the main streets in Venice, Riva degli Schiavoni, just in front of the Doge Palace and San Marco Square.
A number of artists who worked in Italy who were of Slavic descent were nicknamed Schiavone by their origin: most famous among them are Giulio Clovio (Julije Klović), Francesco Laurana, and Luciano Laurana.
Schiavone was also a designation of the Oltremarini, a military unit of the same descent in the Venetian Navy. The basket-hilted sword schiavona was also named after the Schiavone.
In Italy, the surname Schiavone (Italian pronunciation: [skjaˈvone]) mostly occurs in the southernmost regions of the mainland, namely Campania and Apulia, but it is also common in Rome, Turin, Milan, and Syracuse. Thanks to emigration, branches of the Schiavone family can also be found in Argentina, Brazil, Malta, Uruguay, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, the Philippines the United States, and Canada
Ginestra degli Schiavoni, a village in Campania, Italy
Riva degli Schiavoni, a promenade in Venice, Italy
San Giacomo degli Schiavoni, a village in Molise, Italy
Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni, a historical building in Venice, Italy
Villa Schiavoni near Nepezzano, Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy
Aldo Schiavone, Italian historian, lecturer and essayist
Andrea Schiavone, Venetian artist
Annabella Schiavone, Italian comedian.
Assunta De Rossi (born 1983), Philippine actress, real name Assunta Schiavone
Alessandra De Rossi (born 1984), Philippine actress, real name Alessandra Schiavone, younger sister of Assunta de Rossi
Conor Schiavone, Scottish football player
Dave Schiavone, American jazz saxophonist
Francesca Schiavone, (born 1980), Italian tennis player
Francesco Schiavone, (born 1953), member of the Camorra crime syndicate
Gianfelice Schiavone, Italian footballer.
Giorgio Schiavone (Juraj Ćulinović, 1433-1504) Dalmatian painter, active in Padua, Italy
Giuseppe Schiavone, Italian brigand.
Joe Schiavoni, American politician
Laura Schiavone, Italian rower.
Joseph J. Schiavone, (born 1955), Arbitrationist
Luigi Schiavone, Italian guitarist
Louise Schiavone, American journalist
Patricio Schiavone, (born 1985), Argentine actor
Patrick Schiavone, American Ford F-150 designer
Patrizia Schiavone, Italian basketball player
Tony Schiavone (born 1964), American professional wrestling announcer
David Schiavone, Italian football journalist
Gretta Schiavone, of the singing group The Laurie Sisters
Phyllis Schiavone, of the singing group The Laurie Sisters
Carolyn Schiavone, of the singing group The Laurie Sisters
Michael Schiavone, Italian-American Casting Director.
Claire Schiavone, Scottish cellist, music instructor
Joseph Schiavone, English linguist and musician
