A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Corsi family of Italy.
Reg. 3714 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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'azur au chev. d'arg., acc. de trois roses de gu.”
ItalyFlorence, c. 1775
Where the Corsi Arms Were Recorded
Florence
Map of Italy showing where the Corsi arms are recorded
The Corsi 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 Corsi 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 Corsi Family in Italy
The Corsi family name is deeply rooted in the history of Florence, where the family established themselves as prominent figures during the late eighteenth century. The name itself is thought to be a topographic or ethnic surname, likely referring to individuals who had ancestral connections to the island of Corsica or people who were known as "the Corsicans." By 1775, the Corsi family was well-integrated into the social and economic fabric of the city, often participating in the vibrant trade and political life that defined Florentine society during the Enlightenment. Their presence in the city records from this period suggests they were a family of some standing, contributing to the local culture and the development of the region. As the family grew, they became a recognized part of the Tuscan landscape, leaving a lasting mark on the history of Florence through their civic involvement and their enduring family legacy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Corsus
A Latin term referring to a person from the island of Corsica.
This name
CorsiAn ethnic or habitational surname denoting an individual who originated from Corsica.
also spelled
Corsy
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bargellini, Piero. Firenze nelle sue famiglie. 1970
Litta, Pompeo. Famiglie celebri di Italia. 1819
Archivio di Stato di Firenze, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
Archivio di Stato di Firenze, Decima Granducale
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
