Olivieri Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Olivieri last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Olivieri last name
Meaning of the Olivieri last name: son of Oliviero. Olivieri means son of Oliviero, the Italian form of Oliver. The name was popular thanks to the medieval tales of Roland and Oliver. A curious detail: in those stories Oliver was the wise friend of the bold Roland, and Italian storytellers kept the tales alive for centuries.
Arms associated with the Olivieri name
A curious detail of Italian heraldry is the frequent use of stars and towers, symbols of hope and of a family's home town, a tradition the Olivieri name belongs to.
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Olivieri name FAQ
What does the Olivieri name mean?
Son of Oliviero. Common variants include Oliviero, Olivero, Olivari.
Where does the Olivieri surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Olivieri coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Olivieri coat of arms in museum style, 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.