About the Serri Surname

The spelling Serri grew out of Serra, an Italian surname with a long paper trail. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Mountain ridge”.

Serri and Serra

The change of ending between Serra and Serri reflects the Italian habit of naming a family in the plural or the singular. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Sierra and Serrano.

Serri coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Serra surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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