Damjan Family Name and Heraldry

Genealogists group Damjan with Damian. At root, the name means “from the personal name Damiano (Damian)”.

Spelled with “j” instead of “i”, Damjan shows how the same name was heard and written differently. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Damien.

There is no single Damjan family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Want more than a summary? See the Damjan family name pack.