A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Anselmi family of Italy.
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'azur treillissé d'arg., ou d'arg. treillissé d'azur, de cinq pièces sur cinq [V. Anselme.]”
The Anselmi arms were recorded in Florence, 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.
Reigning in Italy when the Anselmi 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 Anselmi originates from the Germanic personal name Anselmo, which combines the elements for "god" and "helmet" to signify divine protection. While the name traces its linguistic roots back to the medieval period, the family established a notable presence in the city of Florence by at least 1775. During this era, Florence was a vibrant center of culture and commerce under the rule of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Families like the Anselmi were often integrated into the city’s social fabric through trade, craftsmanship, or administrative roles within the local guilds. By the late eighteenth century, the name was well-established among the urban population, reflecting the family's long-standing connection to the intellectual and economic life of the Tuscan capital.
Derived from the Germanic elements ans meaning god and helm meaning helmet.
