The Martinelli Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Martinelli, its origins in Italy, and the story behind a Martinelli family crest.
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Origin of the Martinelli name
Martinelli is a patronymic from Martinello, a diminutive of the given name Martino (Martin), from Latin Martinus. The plural -i ending is typical of central and northern Italy. The surname is especially common in Lombardy, Trentino, Tuscany and the Marche.
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Martinelli name FAQ
What does the Martinelli name mean?
Of little Martino. Common variants include Martinello, Martini, Martinetti.
Where does the Martinelli surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Brazil, Argentina and Switzerland.
Is there a Martinelli coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Martinelli crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Martinelli 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.