Petito Family Crest & Name History

Behind the Petito surname stands Petit, a French name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way.

What is the meaning of Petito?

Its meaning, shared with Petit, is “Small or young”.

Is Petito the same name as Petit?

Before spelling was fixed, Petit was also written Petito. Related forms: Lepetit and Petiteau.

Does every Petito family have a crest?

Arms linked to Petit and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

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