A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Buzzi family of Italy.
Reg. 7061 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
cometA great event foretold, and swift renown
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Coupé, d'azur à une comète d'or, sur gu. à deux fasces entées d'arg.; à la fasce de gu., ch. de deux roses d'arg., br. sur le coupé.”
ItalyRome, c. 1775
Where the Buzzi Arms Were Recorded
Rome
Map of Italy showing where the Buzzi arms are recorded
The Buzzi arms were recorded in Rome, 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 Buzzi 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 Buzzi Family in Italy
The Buzzi family name is deeply rooted in the linguistic traditions of Northern Italy, where it likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a variation of local surnames derived from the word "buzzo," which historically referred to a person with a stout or prominent build. By the mid-18th century, members of the family had established a significant presence in Rome, a city that served as a major cultural and administrative hub during the Enlightenment. Records from 1775 indicate that the family was well-integrated into the urban fabric of the capital, participating in the professional and social life of the Papal States. As the family moved through these historical periods, they maintained their identity while adapting to the shifting political landscape of Italy. Their presence in Rome during this era suggests that they were part of the growing middle class that contributed to the city's complex history before the unification of the country.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Butius
A Latin personal name derived from the word for a container.
This name
BuzziA patronymic or occupational surname indicating a descendant of someone associated with wine barrels.
also spelled
Buzi
Buzzy
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 Roma, Stato delle Anime, 1775
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
cometA great event foretold, and swift renown
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
cometA great event foretold, and swift renown
