Battaglia Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Battaglia mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Battaglia name
Battaglia means "battle". It began as a nickname for a soldier or a fighting man, for someone quarrelsome, or for a man who had taken part in a famous battle. In some families it comes from the place name Battaglia, as in Battaglia Terme near Padua. The surname is very common in Sicily, especially around Palermo and Agrigento, and is also found in the north.
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This overview covers the Battaglia 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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Battaglia name FAQ
What does the Battaglia name mean?
Battle (soldier, fighter). Common variants include Battaglini, Battaglioli, Battaglino.
Where does the Battaglia surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Battaglia coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Battaglia crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Battaglia 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).