1. Home
  2. Search Etymological origin of Italian surnames

Search Etymological origin of Italian surnames

FOLENA | FOLENI

Folena is very rare, probably originating from Livorno, Foleni, almost unique, probably due to transcription errors, should derive from nicknames originated from the dialectal term folena (favilla, but also soot), perhaps due to characteristics due to the ancestor's profession, for example the chimney sweep, or even it is possible from physical characteristics such as a particularly dark complexion, the dialectal term folena or fulena also has a second meaning that is that of a lively boy, always in movement and from these characteristics the surname could also be derived.

Bibliographic source' "L'origine dei cognomi Italianim storia ed etimologia" di E. Rossoni disponibile online su: https://archive.org/


Buy a heraldic document with your coat of arms

Our services

Heraldic documents with history and coat of arms of European and non-European families


<
  • Heraldry Professional Searches of Surname and Family
  • List of significant personalities
  • Identifying the relevant branch
  • Origin of Last Name
  • Family Coat of Arms with external ornaments and motto
  • Description of the Coat of Arms
  • Coat of Arms Copyright
  • Prints on high quality paper
Go to Catalog
Our services

Download Coats of Arms


Welcome Coupon discount on all products Coat of Arms Shop.
Use code:

Goto the store
Our services

Consultancy for noble titles



The noble consultancy is managed by S.A.R. the Principe Di Giovine of Roccaromanawith whom we collaborate.

If you do not speak or write in Italian, send us an email and we will translate the requests and responses with the Prince

Learn more