Ferrari Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Ferrari mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
Origin of the Ferrari name
Ferrari comes from ferraro, the northern Italian word for a blacksmith, from the Latin ferrum, "iron". It is the Italian counterpart of Smith and Schmidt. The name is most common in Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy and ranks third among Italian surnames.
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This overview covers the Ferrari name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, Brazil and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Ferrari name FAQ
What does the Ferrari name mean?
Blacksmith (from ferraro). Common variants include Ferraro, Ferrero, Ferrara.
Where does the Ferrari surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, Brazil and the United States.
Is there a Ferrari coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Ferrari crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Ferrari 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.