A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cellini family of Italy.
Reg. 4286 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“D'azur au lion d'or, supp. de sa patte dextre une fleur-de-lis de gu. — Ou; Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'arg. à la fasce de gu., acc. de trois fleurs-de-lis du même; aux 2 et 3 d'azur au lion d'or, supp. de sa patte dextre une fleur-de-lis de gu. [Armes du célèbre artiste, Benvenuto C.]”
ItalyFlorence, c. 1775
Where the Cellini Arms Were Recorded
Florence
Map of Italy showing where the Cellini arms are recorded
The Cellini 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 Cellini 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 Cellini Family in Italy
The surname Cellini is deeply rooted in the cultural landscape of Tuscany, with historical records confirming the presence of the family in Florence by the late eighteenth century. The name itself is likely derived from the Italian word "cella," which refers to a small room, a cellar, or a monastic cell. This suggests that the earliest ancestors may have been associated with specific trades, such as storage or craftsmanship, or perhaps lived near a religious cloister. By 1775, the Cellini name was already established within the vibrant social and economic life of Florence, a city renowned for its long history of artisans and merchants. Over generations, the family became part of the local fabric of the region, reflecting the typical evolution of Italian surnames that transitioned from descriptive nicknames or occupational labels into permanent family identifiers.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cella
Latin term meaning a small room, chamber, or monastic cell.
This name
CelliniRefers to a person who lived in or worked near a small room or monastic cell.
also spelled
Celliny
Chellee-nee
Related arms
Alligretsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Firenze, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
Carocci, Guido, Firenze scomparsa, 1897
De Felice, Emidio, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
