A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ansaldi family of Italy.
Reg. 5529 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 la fasce vivrée de gu.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Ansaldi Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Ansaldi arms are recorded
The Ansaldi 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 Ansaldi 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 Ansaldi Family in Italy
The surname Ansaldi originates from the medieval personal name Ansaldo, which is a variation of the Germanic name Ansald. This name combines the elements for a divine being and the word for power or rule, suggesting that the family name was originally a way to honor a prominent ancestor. By the time the family was firmly established in Bologna in 1775, they were part of a society where surnames were becoming essential for legal and tax records. During this period in Italy, families often settled in urban centers like Bologna to participate in the thriving trade and academic life of the city. The presence of the Ansaldi name in official records from the late 18th century indicates that they were likely integrated into the local professional or merchant classes, contributing to the social fabric of the region during a time of significant cultural change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ansaldo
Derived from the Germanic elements ans meaning god and wald meaning rule.
This name
AnsaldiA patronymic form indicating descent from an ancestor named Ansaldo, meaning god-ruler.
also spelled
Ansaldee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Fucile, Roberto. I cognomi d'Italia: Dizionario storico ed etimologico. 1987
Archivio di Stato di Bologna, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
