Zanella Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Zanella last name means, where the surname began and where it was first recorded.
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Meaning and origin of the Zanella last name
Meaning of the Zanella last name: little Gianni (John). Zanella comes from Zane, the Venetian form of Gianni, a short form of Giovanni, John. The ending -ella is a diminutive, so the surname means "little John". It is concentrated in the Veneto and Friuli, and many families emigrated to southern Brazil.
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Zanella name FAQ
What does the Zanella name mean?
Little Gianni (John). Common variants include Zanelli, Zanello, Zane.
Where does the Zanella surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Brazil and Argentina.
Is there a Zanella coat of arms?
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Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.