The Villa Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Villa, its origins in Italy, and the story behind a Villa family crest.
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Origin of the Villa name
Villa is an Italian topographic and habitational surname from villa, "country house, village, estate". It was given to people who lived at or came from a place so named. The surname is found throughout Italy, especially in Lombardy, Piedmont and Campania, and in Spanish-speaking countries as a separate name.
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This overview covers the Villa name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Argentina and Spain; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Villa name FAQ
What does the Villa name mean?
Country house, village. Common variants include Della Villa, Villani, Villas.
Where does the Villa surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Spain.
Is there a Villa coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Villa crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Villa 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.