A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Albanesi family of Italy.
Reg. 8873 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à un mont de six coupeaux de sin., mouv. de la p., sommé d'un arbre, poussant une branche feuillée à dextre et deux branches”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Albanesi Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Albanesi arms are recorded
The Albanesi arms were recorded in Bologne, c. 1775.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Italy in this period.
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
Sovereign of the period
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
1763–1778
Reigning in Italy when the Albanesi arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Italy
In the Italian states, coats of arms were often used by noble families to show their status and history. These symbols were passed down through the generations to all legitimate male descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design but sometimes added small changes to distinguish their specific line from the main branch.
Granting authority
Various local rulers and city governments controlled the use of coats of arms across the different Italian states.
How they got arms
Families often assumed their own arms or received them as official grants from local lords, popes, or city councils.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in local city archives or private family books rather than in one single national register.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Italy.
Origin & History of the Albanesi Family in Italy
The surname Albanesi traces its roots to the Italian peninsula, where it functioned as an occupational or locational identifier. The name is derived from the word "albanese," which historically referred to individuals who migrated from Albania or the surrounding Balkan regions to Italy. By the late 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Bologna. Records from 1775 confirm that members of the Albanesi family were active participants in the social and economic life of this region. During this era, Bologna was a major center for trade and education, and families like the Albanesi often integrated into the local merchant or artisan classes. Their presence in the city suggests a history of migration and successful assimilation into the vibrant culture of the Emilia-Romagna region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Albanus
Latin term referring to someone from Alba or white in color.
This name
AlbanesiA locative surname denoting a person who originated from Albania or an Albanian settlement.
also spelled
Albanesy
Albanese
Related arms
Albanesevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Archivio di Stato di Bologna. Stato civile della restaurazione, Registri parrocchiali
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
