The Mancini Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Mancini, its origins in Italy, and the story behind a Mancini family crest.
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Origin of the Mancini name
Mancini is the plural of mancino, "left-handed", a nickname that became a hereditary family name. It is concentrated in central and southern Italy, especially Lazio, Campania and Abruzzo. The name travelled with Italian emigrants and is well known in the Americas.
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This overview covers the Mancini name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Argentina and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Mancini name FAQ
What does the Mancini name mean?
Left-handed. Common variants include Mancino, Manzini, Di Mancini.
Where does the Mancini surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Mancini coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Mancini crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Mancini 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.