Morelli Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Morelli name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Morelli name
Morelli is a patronymic plural of Morello, a diminutive of Moro, "Moor", which became a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Morello was also a medieval given name. The surname is widespread in Italy, notably in Tuscany, Campania, Lazio and Puglia.
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This overview covers the Morelli 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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Morelli name FAQ
What does the Morelli name mean?
Little dark one. Common variants include Morello, Moro, Morelloni.
Where does the Morelli surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, Brazil and the United States.
Is there a Morelli coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Morelli crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Morelli 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.