A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Candi family of Italy.
Reg. 3936 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 chev. de gu., acc. de trois demi-vols abaissés du même, les deux du chef affr.”
ItalyPadoue, c. 1775
Where the Candi Arms Were Recorded
Padoue
Map of Italy showing where the Candi arms are recorded
The Candi arms were recorded in Padoue, 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 Candi 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 Candi Family in Italy
The family name Candi finds its historical roots in the vibrant cultural landscape of Northern Italy, with confirmed records placing members of the family in the city of Padua by 1775. During this period, Padua was a significant center of learning and trade under the influence of the Republic of Venice, providing a stable environment for families to establish their presence. The name likely evolved as a regional identifier or a descriptive term linked to the local dialect, reflecting the deep connections the family held to the Veneto region. As residents of a city famous for its ancient university and intellectual history, the early members of the Candi family were part of a society that valued education and civic participation. By settling in such a prominent urban hub, the family became integrated into the social and economic fabric of eighteenth-century Italy, setting the stage for their continued legacy through the generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Candidus
Latin adjective meaning bright, white, or pure.
This name
CandiDerived from a personal name signifying a person of pure, sincere, or fair-complexioned character.
also spelled
Candy
Kandi
Kandy
Related arms
Candyvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Padova, Stato civile della Restaurazione, 1815-1871
Gloria, Andrea, Il territorio padovano illustrato, 1862
Università degli Studi di Padova, Archivio Antico, 1770-1780
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