Magnano Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Magnano is how some branches of the Magnani family came to write their name. Taken at its root, Magnano points to “Locksmith, tinker”.

• Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.
• Other spellings include Magnanini and Magnanelli.
• The change of ending between Magnani and Magnano reflects the Italian habit of naming a family in the plural or the singular.

Arms associated with the name

There is no single Magnano family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. For the full story, order the Magnano surname pack.