Grimaldi Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Grimaldi last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Grimaldi last name
Meaning of the Grimaldi last name: son of Grimaldo. Grimaldi means son of Grimaldo, a Germanic personal name. It is common in Italy, especially Liguria. A curious detail: the princely family of Monaco carries the Grimaldi name, and has ruled there for centuries. The name also became famous in theatre through Joseph Grimaldi, the much-loved London clown of the early nineteenth century.
Arms associated with the Grimaldi name
In Italy, arms were sometimes topped with a symbol showing support for the Pope or the Emperor, a detail that shaped many shields, part of the tradition the Grimaldi name belongs to.
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Grimaldi name FAQ
What does the Grimaldi name mean?
Son of Grimaldo. Common variants include Grimaldo, Grimaudo, Grimoaldi.
Where does the Grimaldi surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Monaco, the United States and Argentina.
Is there a Grimaldi coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Grimaldi coat of arms in museum style, 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.