Testa Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Testa name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Testa name
Testa comes from the Italian word testa, "head", a nickname for someone with a large or remarkable head, or for a stubborn or clever person. It may also mark a family living at the head of a place. The surname is widespread in Italy, notably in Piedmont, Lombardy, Campania and Sicily.
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This overview covers the Testa name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, Brazil and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Testa name FAQ
What does the Testa name mean?
Head. Common variants include Testi, Testoni, Testani.
Where does the Testa surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, Brazil and the United States.
Is there a Testa coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Testa crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Testa 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.