The Zane Family Name

The last name Zane is one of the recorded forms of Zanella, a well-known Italian family name. Zane is listed among the recognised spellings of Zanella. The name is usually explained as “Little Gianni (John)”. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.

The same family of names includes Zanelli and Zanello.

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