Salerni Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Salerni and Salerno are two spellings with one history. The name is generally explained as “From Salerno”. The change of ending between Salerno and Salerni 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: Salernitano.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Salerno surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Salerni family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.