A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Allegri family of Italy.
Reg. 5074 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur au pal d'arg.; et trois mésanges, au nat., rangées en bande, une mésange dans chacun des trois compartiments de l'écu.”
ItalyFlorence, c. 1697
Where the Allegri Arms Were Recorded
Florence
Map of Italy showing where the Allegri arms are recorded
The Allegri arms were recorded in Florence, c. 1697.
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.
Victor Amadeus II of Savoy
Sovereign of the period
Victor Amadeus II of Savoy
1675–1730
Reigning in Italy when the Allegri 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 Allegri Family in Italy
The surname Allegri finds its linguistic roots in the Italian word "allegro," which translates to cheerful or joyful. Historically, this name likely began as a descriptive nickname for a person known for their happy disposition or lively spirit. By the late 17th century, the family was well-established in the vibrant city of Florence, a hub of art and commerce. Being present in Florence during 1697 suggests that the family was part of the city’s complex social fabric during a time when the Grand Duchy of Tuscany was undergoing significant cultural changes. While many families of this era were tied to specific trade guilds or local parishes, the Allegri name reflects a long-standing tradition of identity based on personal character traits that were passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
alacer
Latin term meaning lively, brisk, or cheerful.
This name
AllegriDerived from a medieval nickname for a person with a joyful or happy disposition.
also spelled
Allegry
Allegre
Alegri
Related arms
Allègrevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
State Archives of Florence (Archivio di Stato di Firenze), Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
