Giordani Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Some records give Giordano; others give Giordani. Both point to the same Italian family name. Giordani and Giordano differ only in the final vowel; Italian surnames often appear in both a singular and a plural form. Taken at its root, Giordani points to “Jordan (from the river)”. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

You may also find the name written Jordan and Di Giordano.

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Giordani, so the heraldry linked to Giordano is a starting point, not an automatic right. Research your Giordani family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.