Martello Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Martello and Martelli are two spellings with one history.

What does the surname Martello mean?

The family name meaning is “from martello, "hammer", for a smith”, the same as for Martelli. 2,334 Americans were listed as Martello in the 2010 census. From 1891 to 2000, 250 births in France were registered under Martello.

Is Martello the same name as Martelli?

Martello and Martelli differ only in the final vowel; Italian surnames often appear in singular and plural versions. The same family of names includes Martellini.

Is there a Martello coat of arms?

There is no single Martello family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Get the complete Martello report, with a museum-style coat of arms.