Scardine: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Scardine is a familiar spelling of the Italian name Scardina. In origin, the name means “Descendant of Cardo, a pet form of Riccardo (rule, hard)”.

Family crest and blazon

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

How the spelling arose

Scardine is listed among the recognised spellings of Scardina. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Scardino.

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