Rota Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Rota surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Rota name
Rota comes from rota, "wheel", perhaps as an occupational name for a wheelwright, or from places named Rota, such as Rota d'Imagna near Bergamo. The surname is typical of Lombardy, especially the Bergamo area, and is also found in Piedmont and Switzerland.
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This overview covers the Rota name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Switzerland, Argentina and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Rota name FAQ
What does the Rota name mean?
Wheel; from Rota. Common variants include Rotta, Ruota, Rotondi.
Where does the Rota surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Switzerland, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a Rota coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Rota crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Rota 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.