Where Does the Nofri Surname Come From?

Nofri is how some branches of the D'Onofrio family came to write their name. The family name meaning is “Son of Onofrio”, the same as for D'Onofrio.

How the spelling arose

Records show Nofri as one of the forms D'Onofrio took over time. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Other spellings include Onofri and D'Onofri.

Nofri coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the D'Onofrio surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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