Where Does the Filippo Surname Come From?

Behind the Filippo surname stands Filippi, an Italian name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way.

Filippo and Filippi differ only in the final vowel; Italian surnames often appear in both a singular and a plural form. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Filippi surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Filippo surname pack.