About the De Carlo Surname

Behind the De Carlo surname stands Di Carlo, an Italian name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way.

What is the meaning of De Carlo?

At root, the name means “son of Carlo”.

How is De Carlo related to Di Carlo?

De Carlo writes “e” in place of the “i” found in Di Carlo, a typical scribal difference. You may also find the name written Carli.

Does every De Carlo family have a crest?

There is no single De Carlo family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Want more than a summary? See the De Carlo family name pack.