Spinola Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Families named Spinola share their surname's story with Spinelli, of which it is a variant. Records show Spinola as one of the forms Spinelli took over time. The family name meaning is “Little thorn”, the same as for Spinelli. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.

Other spellings include Spina and Spinello.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Spinelli surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Spinola family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.