A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beraldi family of Italy.
Reg. 3972 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur au demi-vol abaissé d'arg., celui du 4 cont.; aux 2 et parti: a. d'or à la demi-aigle de sa., mouv. du parti, b. de gu. à ...[?]”
ItalyPadoue, c. 1775
Where the Beraldi Arms Were Recorded
Padoue
Map of Italy showing where the Beraldi arms are recorded
The Beraldi 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 Beraldi 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 Beraldi Family in Italy
The Beraldi family name traces its roots back to the northern regions of Italy, with significant historical ties to the city of Padua. By the year 1775, members of the family were firmly established within the local community, where they likely participated in the vibrant social and economic life of the Venetian Republic. The name itself is derived from Germanic origins, specifically linked to the ancient name Berwald, which combines elements meaning bear and rule. Over many generations, this name evolved through local dialects as it moved southward into the Italian peninsula. Families bearing this name often integrated into the urban fabric of cities like Padua, working as skilled craftsmen, merchants, or landowners who contributed to the regional development of the Veneto area during the late eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Berwald
A Germanic compound meaning bear and rule or power.
This name
BeraldiAn Italian patronymic surname derived from the Germanic name Beraldo, signifying a powerful bear.
also spelled
Beraldy
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Archivio di Stato di Padova, Anagrafe storica della città di Padova
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wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
