Where Does the Strozzo Surname Come From?

Strozzo belongs to the Strozzi family of names, which has Italian roots. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Strangler (nickname)”. The change of ending between Strozzi and Strozzo reflects the Italian habit of naming a family in the plural or the singular. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Related forms: Strozza.

There is no single Strozzo family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. For the full story, order the Strozzo surname pack.