Palmieri Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Palmieri name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Palmieri name
Palmieri is a plural or patronymic form of palmiere, "palmer", a pilgrim who had returned from the Holy Land carrying a palm branch. It could also come from the given name Palmiero, which grew from the same word. The surname is most common in southern Italy, especially Campania, Apulia and Sicily.
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This overview covers the Palmieri 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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Palmieri name FAQ
What does the Palmieri name mean?
Pilgrim to the Holy Land. Common variants include Palmiero, Palmeri, Palmer.
Where does the Palmieri surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Palmieri coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Palmieri crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Palmieri 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; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).