Mariani Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Mariani surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Mariani name
Mariani is the plural of Mariano, from the Latin Marianus, originally "belonging to Marius" and later associated with devotion to the Virgin Mary. The plural form marks the family or descendants of a man called Mariano. The surname is most common in central and northern Italy, especially Lombardy, Tuscany, the Marche and Lazio.
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Mariani name FAQ
What does the Mariani name mean?
From Mariano (Marianus). Common variants include Mariano, Marianelli, Marian.
Where does the Mariani surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Mariani coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Mariani crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Mariani 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.