Romano Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Romano name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Romano coat of arms.
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Origin of the Romano name
Romano means "Roman", originally a person from Rome or someone who had been there, sometimes on pilgrimage. Despite the name, it is most common in southern Italy, especially Campania, Puglia and Sicily, and travelled widely with Italian emigrants.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Romano name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Romano 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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Romano name FAQ
What does the Romano name mean?
From Rome. Common variants include Romani, Romanelli, Di Romano.
Where does the Romano surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Romano coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Romano crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Romano 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.