About the Lanzi Surname

Lanzi is how some branches of the Lanza family came to write their name. Taken at its root, Lanzi points to “lance”.

How the spelling arose

Lanzi and Lanza differ only in the final vowel; Italian surnames often appear in singular and plural versions. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. Related forms: Lancia.

Arms associated with the name

There is no single Lanzi family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

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