A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Borri family of Italy.
Reg. 3150 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
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 lion d'or, supp. de sa patte dextre une étoile (5) du même et acc. en chef de trois étoiles pareilles, rangées.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Borri Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Borri arms are recorded
The Borri 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 Borri 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 Borri Family in Italy
The Borri family name is deeply rooted in the history of northern Italy, with significant records placing the family in the city of Bologna by the year 1775. During this period, Bologna was a prominent center for trade, education, and legal study, which likely influenced the family’s professional pursuits and social standing. The name itself is thought to be a variation of medieval personal names common in the Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna regions, reflecting a long heritage of local residency. As the family established themselves in the vibrant urban environment of Bologna, they became part of the city’s complex social fabric during the late eighteenth century. This era was a time of great change in Italy, and the Borri family lived through the transition from traditional local governance to the broader political shifts that defined the late 1700s. By maintaining their presence in such a historically significant city, the family contributed to the ongoing story of the region’s development.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Burrus
Latin term meaning reddish or ruddy in complexion.
This name
BorriA patronymic or descriptive surname referring to an ancestor with red hair or a ruddy complexion.
also spelled
Borry
Bori
Related arms
Borryvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Fanti, Mario, Le famiglie nobili bolognesi, 1975
Archivio di Stato di Bologna, Stato civile della Restaurazione, 1815–1865
Comune di Bologna, Anagrafe storica della città di Bologna, 1770–1800
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
