A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Clementi family of Italy.
Reg. 8670 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'arg. au sanglier naiss. de sa., onglé et criné d'or, mouv. du coupé; au 2 tiercé en pal: d'azur, d'arg. et de gu.”
ItalyVérone, c. 1775
Where the Clementi Arms Were Recorded
Vérone
Map of Italy showing where the Clementi arms are recorded
The Clementi arms were recorded in Vérone, 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 Clementi 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 Clementi Family in Italy
The surname Clementi originates from the Latin word clemens, which translates to merciful or mild. This name was often given to individuals to reflect a gentle personality or a devout religious nature. By the late eighteenth century, the family established a notable presence in the city of Verona. During this period, Verona was a significant cultural hub under the influence of the Republic of Venice. Members of the Clementi family living there were part of a society that valued music, trade, and education. The name became well-established in the region as families like these contributed to the local urban life and the artistic development of northern Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Clemens
Latin word meaning mild, gentle, or merciful.
This name
ClementiDerived from a personal name signifying a merciful or compassionate individual.
also spelled
Clementy
Klementi
Related arms
Agdesimilar arms
Baillysimilar arms
Coynotsimilar arms
Clementevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
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boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
boarA fierce fighter who battles to the end
