A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bolognini family of Italy.
Reg. 9540 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or au bouquetin ramp. d'azur, accorné et onglé de gu., ch. sur le corps d'une fleur-de-lis d'or; au chef d'azur, ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis d'or, rangées entre les quatre pendants d'un lambel de gu. Cq. cour. C.: un buste d'homme, chevelé d'or, hab. d'arg. Cri: LEAUTE.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Bolognini Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Bolognini arms are recorded
The Bolognini 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 Bolognini 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 Bolognini Family in Italy
The family name Bolognini originates from the historic city of Bologna in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. In the Italian language, the suffix "ini" often denotes a smaller version or a descendant of a specific place or person, suggesting that the name identifies those who hailed from the city of Bologna. By the year 1775, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents within the city. During this period, families in Bologna were deeply integrated into the local economy and social structures of the Papal States. The name reflects a long-standing connection to the urban identity of the region, as many families during the eighteenth century adopted surnames that highlighted their geographic roots to distinguish themselves within the growing population of Italian city-states.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bononia
The ancient Latin name for the city of Bologna.
This name
BologniniRefers to a person originating from the city of Bologna.
also spelled
Bolonini
Bologniny
Bologninie
Bolonyini
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Fanti, Mario, Le famiglie nobili bolognesi, 1975
Archivio di Stato di Bologna, Stato civile della Restaurazione, 1775
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
