A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beccari family of Italy.
Reg. 5923 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
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)
“D'arg. à la bande de sa.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Beccari Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Beccari arms are recorded
The Beccari arms were recorded in Bologne, 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 Beccari 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 Beccari Family in Italy
The family name Beccari finds its roots in the historical landscape of Northern Italy, with significant documentation placing the family in the city of Bologna by the year 1775. The name itself is thought to be derived from the Italian word "beccaro," which historically referred to a butcher or a person involved in the livestock trade. During the late 18th century, families in Bologna often gained social standing through their participation in the city’s vibrant guilds and local commerce. As residents of a major intellectual and cultural hub, the Beccari family likely benefited from the city's long tradition of academic excellence and urban organization. Over time, the family established itself within the local community, contributing to the professional and social fabric of the region as Bologna transitioned through the political changes of the late 1700s.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Becco
A beak or a pointed projection.
This name
BeccariDerived from a nickname for someone with a prominent nose or a sharp, bird-like profile.
also spelled
Becari
Beccary
Bekaree
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Fanti, Mario. Le famiglie bolognesi. 1997
Archivio di Stato di Bologna, Stato civile della Restaurazione
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
