A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bavaria family of Italy.
Reg. 5029 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé d'arg. sur sa.; à une étoile (8) de l'un en l'autre.”
ItalyTrévise, c. 1775
Where the Bavaria Arms Were Recorded
Trévise
Map of Italy showing where the Bavaria arms are recorded
The Bavaria arms were recorded in Trévise, 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 Bavaria 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 Bavaria Family in Italy
The family name Bavaria carries a rich history that is deeply rooted in the cultural landscape of Northern Italy. By the late eighteenth century, records confirm that members of the family were established residents of Treviso, a historic city known for its connection to the Venetian mainland. During this period, families often adopted surnames that reflected their geographic origins or ancestral ties to specific regions, such as the German state of Bavaria. It is likely that the name served as a way to identify the family’s heritage or their migration patterns across European borders. As the family integrated into the social and economic life of Treviso in 1775, they became part of a vibrant community that valued trade, craftsmanship, and local governance. This transition from their ancestral roots to their life in Italy highlights the movement of people across the continent during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Baiovarii
A Germanic tribal confederation meaning men of the Boii land.
This name
BavariaRefers to an individual originating from the region of Bavaria.
also spelled
Bavarie
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Treviso, Stato delle anime della città di Treviso, 1775
Chioatto, G., Storia di Treviso, 1991
Simioni, C., Storia di Treviso, 1968
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mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
