A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bonadio family of Italy.
Reg. 5593 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
riverThe bounds of a land, and life carried through it
cometA great event foretold, and swift renown
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“D'azur à un soleil rose, se levant derrière une terrasse de sin. baignée sur le devant d'une eau au nat.; et en chef une comète d'or et deux étoiles (5) du même, 1 (la comète) et 2 (les étoiles).”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
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Map of Italy showing where the Bonadio arms are recorded
The Bonadio 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 Bonadio 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 Bonadio Family in Italy
The surname Bonadio traces its roots to the vibrant cultural landscape of northern Italy, specifically within the historic city of Bologna. By the year 1775, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of this region. The name itself is derived from the Italian words "buono" and "Dio," which together carry the meaning of "good God." This type of name was often given to express deep religious devotion or to signify a person of good character within the community. During the late 18th century, families in Bologna were often deeply involved in the city's thriving trade, academic life, and religious institutions. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the Emilia-Romagna region, contributing to the local traditions and the unique identity of the city during a time of significant political and social change in Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bonus
Latin term meaning good or virtuous.
This name
BonadioA patronymic or descriptive name signifying the son of a good or kind man.
also spelled
Bondy
Bondee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Bologna, Stato civile della Restaurazione
Dolfi, Pompeo Scipione, Cronologia delle famiglie nobili di Bologna, 1670
Fanti, Mario, Le famiglie bolognesi: saggi di storia sociale, 1975
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
riverThe bounds of a land, and life carried through it
cometA great event foretold, and swift renown
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
riverThe bounds of a land, and life carried through it
cometA great event foretold, and swift renown
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
