A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Canani family of Italy.
Reg. 9768 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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; au chef du même, ch. d'une aigle de sa. (Ou: Parti: au 1 d'azur à l'aigle d'arg., bq., m. et cour. d'or, qui est d'Este; au 2 d'azur au lion d'or, et au chef du même, ch. d'une aigle de sa., qui est de Canani.)”
ItalyFerrare, c. 1775
Where the Canani Arms Were Recorded
Ferrare
Map of Italy showing where the Canani arms are recorded
The Canani arms were recorded in Ferrare, 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 Canani 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 Canani Family in Italy
The Canani family name has deep roots in the northern Italian city of Ferrara, where members of the lineage were well-established by the late eighteenth century. The name itself is thought to derive from the Italian word for dogs, which may have originally served as a descriptive nickname for an ancestor known for their loyalty or hunting skills. By 1775, the family was integrated into the local social fabric of Ferrara, a city famous during that era for its intellectual culture and artistic patronage. As the family grew, they became part of the professional and civic life of the region, contributing to the local community through various trades and public roles. Their presence in Ferrara during this period reflects the broader history of Italian families who settled in urban centers to build lasting legacies through commerce and civic participation.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Canaan
Derived from the biblical land of Canaan or the Hebrew word for merchant.
This name
CananiAn Italian topographic or habitational surname referring to someone from the biblical region or a merchant.
also spelled
Canany
Canan
Kanani
Related arms
Testanièresimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gaspare Sardi, Libro delle historie ferraresi, 1646
Archivio di Stato di Ferrara, Anagrafe della popolazione di Ferrara, 1775
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
