A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Albertini family of Italy.
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mindJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'azur à l'aigle cour., acc.”
The Albertini arms were recorded in Naples, c. 1775.
Naples was the largest city in Italy and the seat of a kingdom. Its noble houses were numerous, and the kingdom kept formal lists of the families entitled to arms, which is why so many appear in the records.
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.
Reigning in Italy when the Albertini arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname Albertini finds its roots in the medieval practice of creating patronymic names, derived from the personal name Alberto, which signifies nobility and brightness. While the family name spread across various regions of Italy, historical records confirm that the Albertini family was well established in Naples by 1775. During this period, the family was deeply integrated into the social and professional fabric of the city, often participating in the administrative and legal life of the Kingdom of Naples. As the family grew, they became known for their contributions to local governance and the professional sectors of the region. Their presence in Naples during the late eighteenth century reflects the broader movement of families who settled in major urban centers to pursue opportunities in trade, law, and public service.
A Germanic compound meaning noble and bright or famous.
