A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Borghi family of Italy.
Reg. 6397 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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 au croiss. d'or, surm. d'une étoile du même.”
ItalyFlorence, c. 1775
Where the Borghi Arms Were Recorded
Florence
Map of Italy showing where the Borghi arms are recorded
The Borghi arms were recorded in Florence, 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 Borghi 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 Borghi Family in Italy
The surname Borghi originates from the Italian word "borgo," which historically referred to a settlement or a small village located just outside the fortified walls of a medieval city. Families who carried this name were often identified by their residence in these suburban areas, which served as vital hubs for trade and craft production. By the late 18th century, the Borghi family had established a notable presence in Florence, a city renowned for its deep cultural and economic history. During this period, the family likely participated in the vibrant urban life of Tuscany, contributing to the local economy as merchants or skilled artisans. As the city evolved, the Borghi name became a reflection of the family’s long-standing connection to the development of the Florentine landscape and its surrounding districts.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
burgus
A fortified settlement or small castle.
This name
BorghiRefers to someone who lived in or near a fortified town or village.
also spelled
Borgy
Borgee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
Archivio di Stato di Firenze, Stato Civile della Restaurazione, 1815-1865
Carocci, Guido, I dintorni di Firenze, 1906
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crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
