Esposito Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Esposito surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Esposito name
Esposito comes from the Latin expositus, "placed outside". It was given to foundlings left at church wheels and orphanages, above all in Naples, where the Santa Casa dell'Annunziata registered thousands of children. Today it is the most common surname in Naples and one of the most common in Italy, and a reminder of how hard many families' beginnings were.
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This overview covers the Esposito 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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Esposito name FAQ
What does the Esposito name mean?
Foundling (Latin expositus). Common variants include Esposto, Sposito, Degli Esposti.
Where does the Esposito surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Esposito coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Esposito crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Esposito 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.