A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Andreani family of Italy.
Reg. 6957 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Coupé: au 1 parti: a. d'arg. à un château de gu. sommé de trois tourelles du même, celle du milieu plus élevée; b. de gu. au lion d'or, cour. du même; au 2 bandé d'arg. et de gu.”
ItalyMilan, c. 1775
Where the Andreani Arms Were Recorded
Milan
Map of Italy showing where the Andreani arms are recorded
The Andreani arms were recorded in Milan, 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 Andreani 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 Andreani Family in Italy
The surname Andreani is a patronymic name, which means it originated from the given name Andrea. In the Italian language, the suffix "ani" often denotes a connection to a specific ancestor or a family lineage. By the mid-eighteenth century, the Andreani family had established a notable presence in the city of Milan. During this period, Milan was a vibrant center of culture and administration under the influence of the Habsburg monarchy. Families like the Andreanis were often involved in the professional, merchant, or landowning classes that helped shape the city’s urban development. Their documented presence in 1775 suggests they were well-integrated into the social fabric of Lombardy, participating in the daily life and economic growth of one of Italy’s most important historical hubs.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Andreas
Derived from the Greek word for man or manly.
This name
AndreaniA patronymic surname indicating descent from an ancestor named Andrea or Andrew.
also spelled
Andreany
Andreane
Andreanis
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 Milan (Archivio di Stato di Milano), Fondo Famiglie
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lionCourage, strength and royalty
