A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Corradi family of Italy.
Reg. 3673 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 à la bande d'arg., ch. de trois coeurs de gu., posés chacun en barre, et acc. de trois étoiles d'or [V. Coradini dit Buonacorsi.]”
ItalyRome, c. 1775
Where the Corradi Arms Were Recorded
Rome
Map of Italy showing where the Corradi arms are recorded
The Corradi arms were recorded in Rome, 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 Corradi 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 Corradi Family in Italy
The surname Corradi traces its roots to the Germanic name Conrad, which translates to brave counsel or bold advisor. Over many centuries, this name evolved through various Italian dialects and regional spellings before settling into its current form. By the late eighteenth century, the family established a notable presence in Rome, a city that served as a major cultural and administrative hub during that era. Records from 1775 indicate that members of the Corradi family were integrated into the social and professional fabric of the city, likely participating in the vibrant trade and civic life of the Papal States. As the name spread across the Italian peninsula, it became associated with families who valued education and community leadership, leaving a lasting mark on the historical landscape of central Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Corrado
Derived from the Germanic elements for bold and counsel.
This name
CorradiA patronymic or plural form indicating descent from a person named bold advisor.
also spelled
Corrady
Corradis
Related arms
Bonacorsisimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Fucilla, Joseph G. Our Italian Surnames. 1949
Archivio di Stato di Roma, Stato delle Anime
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
