Magri Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Magri last name means, where the surname began and where it was first recorded.
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Meaning and origin of the Magri last name
Meaning of the Magri last name: thin. Magri is the plural form of magro, "thin, lean", a nickname for a slim person. It is common in Sicily and Lombardy, and it is one of the most frequent surnames in Malta, where it is found in almost every town and village. The singular Magro is found in the south, and the diminutive Magrini in Tuscany. Maltese emigrants took Magri to Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. Nicknames based on build or appearance are among the oldest Italian surnames, and Magri, Grasso and Grassi are a matching pair. In Malta, surnames of Italian and Sicilian origin are common because of centuries of close contact with Sicily. The plural ending -i marks the family of a man called Magro. The name is also found in Calabria and Piedmont. Italian Magri families emigrated to the United States, Argentina and France.
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Magri name FAQ
What does the Magri name mean?
Thin. Common variants include Magro, Magris, Magrini.
Where does the Magri surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Malta, the United States and Australia.
Is there a Magri coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Magri crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Magri 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.