A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Comi family of Italy.
Reg. 4424 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Coupé de sa. sur arg.; au lion de l'un en l'autre, acc. en chef de trois fleurs-de-lis malordonnées d'or.”
ItalyPadoue, c. 1775
Where the Comi Arms Were Recorded
Padoue
Map of Italy showing where the Comi arms are recorded
The Comi 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 Comi 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 Comi Family in Italy
The family name Comi carries a deep connection to the historical landscape of Northern Italy, particularly within the Veneto region. By the year 1775, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of Padua. During this era, Padua was a significant center for trade, law, and education under the influence of the Republic of Venice. Families living in the city at this time were often involved in the local merchant guilds or the administrative life of the university, which brought scholars and professionals from across Europe to the region. The name itself likely evolved from local linguistic roots, reflecting the way families were identified in small communities before the standardization of surnames. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Padua, contributing to the city's long tradition of urban development and cultural exchange.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Comes
Latin term for a companion or an attendant to a nobleman.
This name
ComiDerived from a title of nobility or an occupational name for a servant.
also spelled
Comy
Komi
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Padova, Stato Civile della Restaurazione (1815–1870) and Anagrafe storica della città di Padova
Gloria, Andrea, Codice diplomatico padovano dal secolo sesto a tutto l'undecimo, 1877
Zanetti, Dante, La demografia del patriziato milanese nei secoli XVII, XVIII, XIX, 1972
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
