Zanello Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

The spelling Zanello grew out of Zanella, an Italian surname with a long paper trail.

Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. The change of ending between Zanella and Zanello reflects the Italian habit of naming a family in the plural or the singular.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Zanella surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Want more than a summary? See the Zanello family name pack.