A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bonifacio family of Italy.
Reg. 6553 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Ec. de sa. et de gu.; à une aigle d'arg., br. sur les écartelures et soutenu d'un socle du même, br. sur les deux quartiers en bas.”
ItalyVicence, c. 1775
Where the Bonifacio Arms Were Recorded
Vicence
Map of Italy showing where the Bonifacio arms are recorded
The Bonifacio arms were recorded in Vicence, 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 Bonifacio 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 Bonifacio Family in Italy
The family name Bonifacio carries a rich historical legacy rooted in the Latin term *bonifacius*, which translates to "doer of good." This name was often bestowed as a sign of respect or religious devotion, reflecting the virtuous character of its earliest bearers. By the late 18th century, the family established a notable presence in the city of Vicenza, Italy. Records confirm that members of the Bonifacio family were living in this region by 1775, where they participated in the local social and economic life of the Veneto area. During this period, families in Vicenza were often deeply connected to the trade and administrative networks that defined the city. As the family grew, they became part of the long-standing cultural fabric of northern Italy, carrying a name that had been recognized across Europe for centuries due to its association with early historical figures and its positive linguistic meaning.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Bonifatius
Derived from Latin words meaning good and fate or destiny.
This name
BonifacioA name signifying a person who is well-fated or brings good fortune.
also spelled
Bonifacyo
Bonifacho
Related arms
Bonifacciovariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Mantese, Giovanni. Memorie storiche della Chiesa vicentina. 1974
Archivio di Stato di Vicenza, Stato delle anime. 1775
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
