Carlo Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Many Carlo families will find their roots under Carli, the form most records use.

What is the meaning of Carlo?

It grew out of a personal name: “from Carlo (Charles)”.

How is Carlo related to Carli?

Carlo and Carli differ only in the final vowel; Italian surnames often appear in singular and plural versions. Related forms: Carlini.

Is there a Carlo coat of arms?

Arms linked to Carli and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

Want more than a summary? See the Carlo family name pack.