Galli Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Galli mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Galli name
Galli is the plural form of Gallo, "rooster", a nickname for a proud, strutting or quarrelsome man, or someone who woke early. It may also come from the medieval given name Gallo or refer to a person from Gaul. Galli is typical of Lombardy, Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna in northern and central Italy.
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This overview covers the Galli name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Switzerland, Argentina and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Galli name FAQ
What does the Galli name mean?
Rooster. Common variants include Gallo, Gallini, Galletti.
Where does the Galli surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Switzerland, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Galli coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Galli crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Galli 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.