Guerra Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Guerra surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Guerra name
Guerra comes from the medieval personal name Guerra, from Germanic werra, "strife, war", or from a nickname for a fierce or quarrelsome man. Names of this kind were common in medieval Italian cities. Guerra is found throughout Italy and is also an independent surname in Spain and Portugal.
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This overview covers the Guerra name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Spain, Brazil and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Guerra name FAQ
What does the Guerra name mean?
War; a fierce or quarrelsome man. Common variants include Guerri, Guerrini, Guerrieri.
Where does the Guerra surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Spain, Brazil and Argentina.
Is there a Guerra coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Guerra crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Guerra 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; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).