A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Boccacci family of Italy.
Reg. 8013 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Tranché de gu. sur azur; à l'aigle d'arg., br. sur le tout.”
ItalyPise, c. 1775
Where the Boccacci Arms Were Recorded
Pise
Map of Italy showing where the Boccacci arms are recorded
The Boccacci arms were recorded in Pise, 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 Boccacci 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 Boccacci Family in Italy
The Boccacci surname is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Tuscany, a region in central Italy known for its rich cultural heritage. By the late 18th century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of Pisa, a city famous for its maritime history and iconic architecture. The name itself likely evolved from medieval nicknames or descriptive terms common in the Italian language during the Middle Ages. Families living in Pisa during the 1700s often played active roles in the local economy, ranging from trade and craftsmanship to administrative positions within the city. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, contributing to the development of their community over several generations. This presence in Pisa suggests that the Boccacci family was part of a stable, long-standing population that helped shape the identity of the city during the transition into the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
bocca
The Italian word for mouth or opening.
This name
BoccacciA nickname for a person with a large or prominent mouth.
also spelled
Bocacci
Boccaci
Bokachee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Pisa, Stato civile della Restaurazione
Repetti, Emanuele, Dizionario geografico fisico storico della Toscana, 1833
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