Maltesi Family Crest & Name History

Spelled Maltesi, the surname still points back to Maltese. In origin, the name means “From Malta”. The change of ending between Maltese and Maltesi reflects the Italian habit of naming a family in the plural or the singular. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Malta.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Maltese surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Get the complete Maltesi report, with a museum-style coat of arms.