Vitale Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Vitale surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Vitale name
Vitale comes from the medieval given name Vitale, from Latin vitalis, "full of life". It was favoured as a name of good omen and through the cult of Saint Vitalis. The surname is common in southern Italy, especially in Campania, Sicily and Apulia.
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This overview covers the Vitale name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Argentina and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Vitale name FAQ
What does the Vitale name mean?
Full of life. Common variants include Vitali, Vitaletti, Vidal.
Where does the Vitale surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Vitale coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Vitale crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Vitale 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.