The Fumagalli Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Fumagalli, its origins in Italy, and the story behind a Fumagalli family crest.
Order your pack and our heraldry team researches and paints the Fumagalli coat of arms for you.
Origin of the Fumagalli name
Fumagalli is a typical surname of Lombardy, especially the Brianza district between Milan, Monza and Lecco. It is a compound nickname, usually explained as "smokes the cocks", perhaps for a chicken thief who smoked hens out of the coop, or for someone who cooked or sold poultry. Compound nicknames of this kind are characteristic of northern Italy.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Fumagalli name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Fumagalli name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Switzerland, Argentina and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
Get your full Fumagalli family history
The complete Fumagalli pack goes much further: documented origins, early records and family spread, plus a hand-checked coat of arms.
Fumagalli name FAQ
What does the Fumagalli name mean?
"Smokes the cocks" (a nickname). Common variants include Fumagallo, Fumagall, Fumaga.
Where does the Fumagalli surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Switzerland, Argentina and the United States.
Is there a Fumagalli coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Fumagalli crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Fumagalli 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.