Conti Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Conti surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Conti name
Conti is the plural of conte, "count". It could mark a family descended from or serving a count, or be a nickname for someone with a lordly manner. A famous Conti family of Rome produced several popes, including Innocent III. It is common across central Italy.
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This overview covers the Conti name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Argentina and France; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Conti name FAQ
What does the Conti name mean?
Count (noble title). Common variants include Conte, De Conti, Contini.
Where does the Conti surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and France.
Is there a Conti coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Conti crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Conti 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.