A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Biasi family of Germany.
Reg. 6621 · German, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
knightChivalry and service in arms
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Parti: au 1 d'azur au lion cont. d'or, cour. du même; au 2 d'or à un chevalier, arm. de toutes pièces d'azur, coiffé d'un casque du même, sommé de trois pl. d'aut. de sa., entres lesquelles s'élève un panache de plumes de coq de sa., tenant de sa main dextre une épée et de sa sen. un pistolet. Cq. cour. C.: le chevalier, iss. L. d'or et de sa.”
Germanyc. 1765
Where the Biasi Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Biasi arms are recorded
The Biasi arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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 Germany in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Biasi arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Biasi Family in Germany
The family name Biasi carries a rich history that is deeply rooted in the cultural landscape of Central Europe. By 1765, records confirm that members of the family were established in the Bavarian region, a time when the area was undergoing significant social and administrative changes under the rule of the Wittelsbach dynasty. The name itself is often associated with the linguistic evolution of the Italian name Biagio, suggesting that the family likely migrated north across the Alps during a period of increased trade and movement between the Italian states and the Holy Roman Empire. As they settled into Bavarian life, these early ancestors integrated into the local agricultural and artisanal communities that defined the economy of the eighteenth century. Their presence in the region reflects the broader patterns of migration that shaped the diverse population of southern Germany during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Blasius
Latin name meaning stammering or lisping.
This name
BiasiA patronymic surname derived from the saint's name, indicating a descendant of Blasius.
also spelled
Biasi
Lewenfeldt
Byazi de Levenfelt
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bavarian State Archives (Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv), General-Landes-Direktion Records
Bavarian State Library (Bayerische Staatsbibliothek), Historischer Atlas von Bayern
Kohl, Wilhelm, Die Entwicklung der bayerischen Familiennamen, 1982
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
lionCourage, strength and royalty
knightChivalry and service in arms
lionCourage, strength and royalty
knightChivalry and service in arms
