Negri Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Negri name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Negri name
Negri is a family form of Negro, a nickname for someone with black hair, a dark complexion or dark clothing, from Latin niger, "black". The plural ending in -i is typical of northern Italy, and Negri is most common in Lombardy, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna and the Veneto. Related forms include Negrini, Negrello and the southern Nigro.
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This overview covers the Negri name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, Brazil and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Negri name FAQ
What does the Negri name mean?
Dark-haired, dark-complexioned. Common variants include Negro, Nigro, Negrini.
Where does the Negri surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, Brazil and Switzerland.
Is there a Negri coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Negri crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Negri 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; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).