Longo Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Longo name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Longo coat of arms.
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Origin of the Longo name
Longo is a nickname from Italian lungo, "long, tall", for a tall, lanky man. In the south the Latin-influenced form Longo prevails over Lunghi or Lungo. The surname is especially common in Campania, Calabria, Sicily and Apulia, and emigration took it to the Americas.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Longo name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Longo name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Argentina and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Longo name FAQ
What does the Longo name mean?
The tall one. Common variants include Lungo, Longhi, Longobardi.
Where does the Longo surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Longo coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Longo crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Longo 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.