The Ferretti Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Ferretti, its origins in Italy, and the story behind a Ferretti family crest.
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Origin of the Ferretti name
Ferretti comes from Ferretto, a diminutive of ferro, "iron". It may go back to a medieval personal name Ferro or Ferretto, given to wish a child strength, or to a nickname for a blacksmith or iron dealer. The surname is most common in the Marche, Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy, and the family of Pope Pius IX, Giovanni Maria Mastai-Ferretti, came from Senigallia.
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This overview covers the Ferretti name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Switzerland and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Ferretti name FAQ
What does the Ferretti name mean?
Little iron. Common variants include Ferretto, Ferrero, Ferri.
Where does the Ferretti surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Switzerland and Argentina.
Is there a Ferretti coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Ferretti crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Ferretti 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; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).