Grimald Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Behind the Grimald surname stands Grimaldi, an Italian name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way. Its meaning, shared with Grimaldi, is “Son of Grimaldo”. Before spelling was fixed, Grimaldi was also written Grimald. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: Grimaldo, Grimoaldi and Grimaudo.

Arms linked to Grimaldi and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to. For the full story, order the Grimald surname pack.