The surname Biancheri and its variants —such as Bianchieri, Bianchera, Biancherini— have an occupational origin linked to leatherwork. According to the information compiled by Surnames in Italy, it is found mainly in Liguria, especially in localities such as Bordighera, Ventimiglia, Sanremo, Vallecrosia and Imperia, with a secondary presence in Sicily (Caltanissetta area). This distribution suggests a well-defined regional development in the Italian northwest.

As for its etymology, E. Rossoni indicates that the surname derives from the Italianisation of the Provençal term blanquier, which designated the tanner of hides, that is, the one who worked leather. This occupational origin is consistent with many medieval surnames that identified people according to their trade. He also notes that Bianchieri is a very rare form, probably arisen from transcription errors.

Taken together, the various interpretations agree in pointing to a professional origin linked to the craft work of leather, with an evolution into local variants and a strong concentration in Liguria, especially in the Imperia area.