The Scali Family Name

Some records give Scala; others give Scali. Both point to the same Italian family name.

What does the surname Scali mean?

Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Stairway”. According to the 2010 US Census, the Scali surname had 693 bearers. From 1891 to 2000, 216 births in France were registered under Scali.

Is Scali the same name as Scala?

Scali and Scala differ only in the final vowel; Italian surnames often appear in singular and plural versions. Related forms: Della Scala.

Does every Scali family have a crest?

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