The Bianco Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Bianco, its origins in Italy, and the story behind a Bianco family crest.
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Origin of the Bianco name
Bianco means "white" in Italian and began as a nickname for someone with fair hair or a pale complexion, or for an older man. It is the southern counterpart of Bianchi. The surname is common in Campania, Calabria, Sicily and Apulia, and among Italian communities abroad.
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This overview covers the Bianco 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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Bianco name FAQ
What does the Bianco name mean?
White, fair. Common variants include Bianchi, Bianchini, Lo Bianco.
Where does the Bianco surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Bianco coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Bianco crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Bianco 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.