A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cecchi family of Italy.
Reg. 7692 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
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 lion de gu., tenant de ses pattes une flèche d'azur.”
ItalyFlorence, c. 1775
Where the Cecchi Arms Were Recorded
Florence
Map of Italy showing where the Cecchi arms are recorded
The Cecchi arms were recorded in Florence, 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 Cecchi 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 Cecchi Family in Italy
The surname Cecchi finds its roots in the vibrant culture of Tuscany, emerging as a patronymic name derived from the personal name Cecco. This name was a common medieval shorthand for Francesco, which was a popular choice in Italy due to the influence of Saint Francis of Assisi. By the year 1775, the Cecchi family was well-established within the city of Florence, where they participated in the local social and economic life of the region. During this period, families in Florence often identified themselves through their trade or their neighborhood ties, and the Cecchi name became a recognized part of the city’s historical fabric. As the family grew, they contributed to the unique character of Florentine society, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the long-standing traditions of central Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Caecus
Latin word meaning blind or sightless.
This name
CecchiA patronymic or nickname derived from a blind ancestor or a person with poor vision.
also spelled
Cechi
Keki
Related arms
Woyziechowskysimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Fucini, Renato. Firenze nel Settecento. 1905
Archivio di Stato di Firenze, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
