Where Does the Schiapparelli Surname Come From?

Families named Schiapparelli share their surname's story with Schiaparelli, its better-known spelling.

In origin, the name means “From Schiapparo”. Schiapparelli adds “p” to Schiaparelli, a small change that crept in as the name was written down.

Schiapparelli coat of arms

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Schiapparelli, so the heraldry linked to Schiaparelli is a starting point, not an automatic right.

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