About the Zani Surname

Arms linked to Zanini and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

Meaning of the name

Bearers of the name Zani share their surname's story with Zanini, its better-known spelling. In origin, the name means “Little John”.

Zani is listed among the recognised spellings of Zanini. The same family of names includes Zanin. According to the 2010 US Census, the Zani surname had 494 bearers. French civil records give 484 births under the name Zani from 1891 to 2000, peaking in 1951–1960. Similar-sounding surnames on Herald Lab: Zan, Zahn and Zane.

Research your Zani family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.