Meloni Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Meloni last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Meloni last name
Meaning of the Meloni last name: melon, a nickname or grower's name. Meloni comes from the Italian word for melon, probably first a nickname or a name for a grower of melons. It is common in central Italy and Sardinia. A curious detail: many Italian surnames started as playful nicknames, and a round, cheerful person might well have been called after the fruit.
Arms associated with the Meloni name
Italian heraldry was full of lions, roses and lilies, symbols of courage, beauty and loyalty, and the Meloni name belongs to that colourful tradition.
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Meloni name FAQ
What does the Meloni name mean?
Melon, a nickname or grower's name. Common variants include Melone, Melon, Melloni.
Where does the Meloni surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and France.
Is there a Meloni coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Meloni coat of arms in museum style, 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.