A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bassani family of Italy.
Reg. 6580 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
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)
“Fascé de gu. et d'or.”
ItalyPadoue, c. 1775
Where the Bassani Arms Were Recorded
Padoue
Map of Italy showing where the Bassani arms are recorded
The Bassani arms were recorded in Padoue, 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 Bassani 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 Bassani Family in Italy
The family name Bassani originates from the northern regions of Italy, specifically within the historic territory of the Veneto. The name is a topographic surname, which means it was originally used to identify people who lived near a specific landmark or geographic feature, likely a place known as Bassano. By the year 1775, records confirm that members of the Bassani family were well-established residents of Padua. During this period, Padua was a significant center for trade and academic life under the influence of the Republic of Venice. Families like the Bassanis often held roles in local administration or specialized crafts, contributing to the vibrant social structure of the city. Their presence in regional documents from the late eighteenth century reflects a long-standing integration into the urban fabric of northern Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bassus
Latin term meaning thick, dense, or stout.
This name
BassaniA locative surname referring to someone from the town of Bassano.
also spelled
Bassany
Basani
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Padua State Archive (Archivio di Stato di Padova). Anagrafe storica della città di Padova. 1775
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