Gallo Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Gallo name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Gallo coat of arms.
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Origin of the Gallo name
Gallo means "rooster" in Italian, usually a nickname for a proud, lively or early-rising person, or sometimes a reference to someone from Gaul. It is especially common in southern Italy and Sicily and is well represented among Italian communities in the Americas.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Gallo name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Gallo name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Argentina, the United States and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Gallo name FAQ
What does the Gallo name mean?
Rooster. Common variants include Galli, Lo Gallo, Gallucci.
Where does the Gallo surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in Argentina, the United States and Brazil.
Is there a Gallo coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Gallo crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Gallo coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.