Giorgi Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Giorgi last name means, where the surname began and where it was first recorded.
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Meaning and origin of the Giorgi last name
Meaning of the Giorgi last name: son of Giorgio (George). Giorgi is a patronymic plural from Giorgio, the Italian form of George, from Greek geōrgos, "farmer". The cult of Saint George made the name popular in medieval Italy. The -i ending marks a central and northern surname, frequent in Tuscany, the Marche and Rome.
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This overview covers the Giorgi name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, France and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Giorgi name FAQ
What does the Giorgi name mean?
Son of Giorgio (George). Common variants include Giorgio, Di Giorgio, Giorgini.
Where does the Giorgi surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, France and Brazil.
Is there a Giorgi coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Giorgi crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Giorgi 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.