Moretti Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Moretti surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Moretti name
Moretti is the plural of Moretto, a diminutive of Moro, a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. The plural ending points to a family group, "the Moretto family". It is one of the most common surnames in Italy, found mostly in the north and centre, especially Lombardy, Veneto, Friuli and the Marche.
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Moretti name FAQ
What does the Moretti name mean?
Dark-haired (little Moro). Common variants include Moretto, Moro, Morelli.
Where does the Moretti surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Switzerland, Argentina and the United States.
Is there a Moretti coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Moretti crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Moretti 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.