The Monti Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Monti, its origins in Italy, and the story behind a Monti family crest.
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Origin of the Monti name
Monti is the plural of monte, "mountain", a topographic name for someone who lived in the hills or came down from them, or a habitational name from one of the places called Monti. It may also come from the personal name Monte. The surname is common in Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna and Lazio.
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This overview covers the Monti name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, Switzerland and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Monti name FAQ
What does the Monti name mean?
Of the mountains. Common variants include Monte, Del Monte, Montini.
Where does the Monti surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, Switzerland and Brazil.
Is there a Monti coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Monti crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Monti coat of arms 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.