Grasso Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Grasso name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Grasso coat of arms.
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Origin of the Grasso name
Grasso means "fat, stout" in Italian and began as a nickname for a stout or well-fed person, or ironically for a thin one. It is especially common in Sicily, Calabria and Campania. Emigration carried the name widely to the United States and Argentina.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Grasso name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Grasso 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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Grasso name FAQ
What does the Grasso name mean?
Stout, fat. Common variants include Grassi, Grassini, Lo Grasso.
Where does the Grasso surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Grasso coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Grasso crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Grasso 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.