A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Barbieri family of Italy.
Reg. 3665 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'azur à trois poissons nageants d'arg., l'un sur l'autre.”
ItalyVicence, c. 1775
Where the Barbieri Arms Were Recorded
Vicence
Map of Italy showing where the Barbieri arms are recorded
The Barbieri arms were recorded in Vicence, 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 Barbieri 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 Barbieri Family in Italy
The surname Barbieri is a classic example of an occupational name, derived from the Italian word *barbiere*, which means barber. During the Middle Ages, a barber performed much more than just haircuts, as they were often skilled in minor surgery, tooth extractions, and bloodletting. Families who carried this name were typically associated with these essential community services, which allowed them to establish a stable presence in urban centers. By the year 1775, records confirm that the Barbieri family had firmly rooted themselves in the city of Vicenza. In this region, families like the Barbieri often integrated into the local social fabric by participating in trade guilds and contributing to the administrative life of the city. Their presence in Vicenza during the late 18th century reflects a long history of professional stability and community involvement that defined many families of that era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
barba
Latin term referring to the hair growing on the chin or face.
This name
BarbieriAn occupational surname for a barber or someone who performed shaving and surgery.
also spelled
Barbiery
Barbiere
Barbeeree
Related arms
Baisisame arms
de Bruinsame arms
Maudet du Vergersame arms
Serusame arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Vicenza State Archive (Archivio di Stato di Vicenza), Stato Civile della Restaurazione, 1815–1871
Vicenza State Archive (Archivio di Stato di Vicenza), Anagrafe storica della città di Vicenza, 1770–1800
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