Spinello: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Spinello is a spelling of the Italian surname Spinelli.

What is the meaning of Spinello?

Taken at its root, Spinello points to “Little thorn”.

How is Spinello related to Spinelli?

The change of ending between Spinelli and Spinello reflects the Italian habit of naming a family in the plural or the singular. Other spellings include Spina and Spinola.

Is there a Spinello coat of arms?

Arms linked to Spinelli and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

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