A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Costantini family of Italy.
Reg. 9139 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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'or à la bande d'arg., ch. d'une couronne de gu., posée en barre.”
VeniceVenice, c. 1775
Where the Costantini Arms Were Recorded
Venice
Map of Italy showing where the Costantini arms are recorded
The Costantini arms were recorded in Venice, c. 1775.
Venice ran on trade, and its great families were merchants before they were anything else. The city kept a formal list of its noble houses, and a name on that list carried arms as a matter of record.
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 Costantini 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 Venice.
Origin & History of the Costantini Family in Italy
The surname Costantini is derived from the Latin name Constantinus, which means steadfast or constant. Throughout history, families carrying this name were often associated with the Roman legacy and the influence of the early Christian emperors. By the late 18th century, the Costantini family had established a notable presence in Venice. During this period, Venice was a center of maritime trade and artistic achievement, and families like the Costantinis were often involved in the city's complex social and economic life. As citizens of the Venetian Republic in 1775, they lived in a society defined by its unique political structure and its role as a bridge between Western Europe and the East. The family name reflects a long tradition of endurance, mirroring the historical resilience of the Venetian people during the final years of the Republic.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Constantinus
Derived from the Latin word meaning constant, steadfast, or unwavering.
This name
CostantiniA patronymic surname indicating descent from an ancestor named Constantino or Constantine.
also spelled
Costantiny
Costantinyi
Kostantini
Constantine
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
State Archives of Venice (Archivio di Stato di Venezia), Anagrafi di cittadini e forestieri
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
crownSovereignty, authority and just reward
