A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bonaccorsi family of Italy.
lionCourage, strength and royaltyJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'arg. au lion de gu.”
The Bonaccorsi arms were recorded in Vérone, 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.
Reigning in Italy when the Bonaccorsi arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname Bonaccorsi originates from the medieval Italian tradition of using descriptive names to convey positive traits. The name is derived from the phrase "buon accorso," which translates to "good help" or "good assistance." This suggests that the earliest members of the family were likely recognized for their reliability or their willingness to support others within their community. By the late eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Verona. Historical records confirm that members of the Bonaccorsi family were living in Verona by 1775, where they participated in the social and civic life of the region. Over time, the family name spread across various Italian provinces, maintaining its roots in the cultural history of Northern Italy while evolving alongside the changing political landscape of the era.
Latin term meaning good or virtuous.
