A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Amadei family of Italy.
Reg. 8100 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
columnFortitude and constancy
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à une colonne soutenue d'une rose, sommée d'un soleil et accostée de deux lions ramp. et affr., le tout soutenu d'un tertre de trois coupeaux; le tout d'or.”
ItalyRome, c. 1775
Where the Amadei Arms Were Recorded
Rome
Map of Italy showing where the Amadei arms are recorded
The Amadei arms were recorded in Rome, 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 Amadei 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 Amadei Family in Italy
The surname Amadei traces its roots to the medieval period in Italy, originating from the Latin name Amadeus, which translates to one who loves God. By the late eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in Rome, a city that served as a major cultural and administrative hub during that era. Records from 1775 indicate that members of the Amadei family were active participants in the social and professional life of the Roman capital. During this time, families with this name were often associated with the professional classes, contributing to the city's development through their work in commerce, law, or the arts. The name reflects a long-standing tradition of religious devotion and civic engagement that helped the family integrate into the complex social fabric of historical Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Amadeus
Latin for loved by God or one who loves God.
This name
AmadeiA patronymic surname derived from the personal name meaning lover of God.
also spelled
Amadey
Amaday
Related arms
Amadeyvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
columnFortitude and constancy
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
columnFortitude and constancy
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
