Map of Italy showing where the Bonomo arms are recorded
The Bonomo 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 Bonomo 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 Bonomo Family in Italy
The surname Bonomo originates from the Italian words "buono" and "uomo," which translate to "good man." This name was likely used as a descriptive nickname for a person known for their kindness, integrity, or positive standing within their community. By the late 18th century, records confirm that the Bonomo family was well-established in the city of Vicenza. During this period, families in the Veneto region were often deeply involved in local trade, agriculture, or the artisan guilds that defined the economic life of the city. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Vicenza, contributing to the local culture and civic life that characterized northern Italy at the time. The transition of the name from a simple descriptor to a formal family surname reflects the way many Italian families solidified their identities during the transition into the modern era.
Bonomo Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Bonus
Latin term meaning good or virtuous.
This name
BonomoDerived from a medieval nickname meaning good man or good person.
also spelled
Bonommo
Bonom
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Vicenza State Archive (Archivio di Stato di Vicenza), Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bullValour and generosity
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bullValour and generosity
