Ferrara Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Ferrara name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Ferrara coat of arms.
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Origin of the Ferrara name
Ferrara is an Italian habitational surname, taken from the city of Ferrara in Emilia-Romagna or from smaller places of the same name. It was given to people who came from there or had ties to it. Curiously, the surname is now most common in the south, in Campania and Sicily, rather than near the city itself.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Ferrara name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Ferrara 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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Ferrara name FAQ
What does the Ferrara name mean?
From Ferrara. Common variants include Ferraro, Ferrarese, Ferrari.
Where does the Ferrara surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Ferrara coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Ferrara crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Ferrara 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.