A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Calzoni family of Italy.
Reg. 5906 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. au lion d'or, lamp. de gu., tenant de ses pattes de devant un calecon du sec.; au chef d'azur, ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis d'or, rangées entre les quatre pendants d'un lambel de gu.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
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Map of Italy showing where the Calzoni arms are recorded
The Calzoni 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 Calzoni 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 Calzoni Family in Italy
The family name Calzoni originates from the Italian word "calzone," which historically referred to a type of breeches or trousers. During the Middle Ages, it was common for surnames to be derived from the specific clothing a person wore or the trade of a tailor who fashioned such garments. By the year 1775, records confirm that the Calzoni family was well-established in the city of Bologna. At this time, Bologna was a prominent center for trade and university life within the Papal States. Families like the Calzonis often integrated into the local urban economy, potentially working as skilled craftsmen or merchants who contributed to the city's reputation for textile production and commerce. Over the generations, the name became a permanent fixture in the region, reflecting the family's deep roots in the social and professional fabric of northern Italy.
Calzoni Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Calza
Derived from the Latin calcea meaning a shoe or stocking.
This name
CalzoniAn occupational surname for a maker or seller of stockings or hose.
also spelled
Calzone
Calzony
Kalzoni
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 Bologna. Stato civile della Restaurazione, Bologna
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
