Lo Gallo Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Some records give Gallo; others give Lo Gallo. Both point to the same Italian family name. Name scholars give the meaning as “Rooster”.

A variant of Gallo

Before spelling was fixed, Gallo was also written Lo Gallo. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Galli and Gallucci.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Gallo surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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