Zanetti Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Zanetti surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Zanetti name
Zanetti is a north-eastern Italian family name from Zanetto, a diminutive of Zane or Zan, the Venetian form of Gianni (Giovanni, John). Names built on Zan-, such as Zanella, Zanin and Zanon, are typical of the Veneto and neighbouring regions. Zanetti is most common in the Veneto and Lombardy, and it spread with emigration to Argentina and Brazil.
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Zanetti name FAQ
What does the Zanetti name mean?
Little John. Common variants include Zanetto, Zanotti, Zanini.
Where does the Zanetti surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, Brazil and Switzerland.
Is there a Zanetti coat of arms?
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Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.