Farina Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Farina name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Farina name
Farina comes from the Italian word farina, "flour", from Latin farina. It was an occupational name for a miller or a flour dealer, or a nickname for someone with a pale complexion. The surname is found throughout Italy, especially in Lombardy, Veneto, Campania and Sicily.
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This overview covers the Farina name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, Brazil and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Farina name FAQ
What does the Farina name mean?
Flour; miller. Common variants include Farini, Farinelli, Farinella.
Where does the Farina surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, Brazil and the United States.
Is there a Farina coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Farina crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Farina coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.