A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Arrigoni family of Italy.
Reg. 4120 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Coupé, d'or à l'aigle de sa., cour. d'or, sur un bandé de gu. et d'arg.; à la fasce d'azur, br. sur le coupé, ch. des lettres A R réunies d'or, entre deux étoiles du même [V. Arigoni.]”
ItalyMilan, c. 1674
Where the Arrigoni Arms Were Recorded
Milan
Map of Italy showing where the Arrigoni arms are recorded
The Arrigoni arms were recorded in Milan, c. 1674.
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.
Charles Emmanuel II of Savoy
Sovereign of the period
Charles Emmanuel II of Savoy
1638–1675
Reigning in Italy when the Arrigoni 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 Arrigoni Family in Italy
The Arrigoni family name traces its roots to the northern regions of Italy, where it became well-established in the vibrant city of Milan by the late 17th century. The name itself is derived from the medieval personal name Arrigo, which served as the Italian equivalent of Henry. During the 1600s, families in Milan often held roles within the city’s complex social and professional structures, ranging from skilled craftsmanship to trade and civic administration. By 1674, the Arrigoni name was already recognized within the local community, reflecting a history deeply tied to the urban development and cultural life of Lombardy. As the family grew, members likely contributed to the local economy and the evolving identity of Milanese society during a period of significant political transition in the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Arrigo
The Germanic name Heinrich meaning home ruler or ruler of the enclosure.
This name
ArrigoniA patronymic or diminutive form indicating descent from a person named Arrigo.
also spelled
Arrigony
Arrigon
Arigoni
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Crollalanza, Giovan Battista di, Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti, 1886
Foppens, François, Dizionario delle famiglie italiane, 1700
Archivio di Stato di Milano, Fondo Famiglie, 1674
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
