A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Danieli family of Italy.
Reg. 3673 · Italian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 d'azur sur sin., l'azur ch. d'un lion naiss d'or, lamp. de gu., tenant dans ses pattes un livre ouvert d'arg., ch. sur l'une page des mots: LIBRI | APER | TI, et sur l'autre page du mot: SUNT, en lettres de sa.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Danieli Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Danieli arms are recorded
The Danieli arms were recorded in Bologne, 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 Danieli 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 Danieli Family in Italy
The family name Danieli traces its roots to the ancient Hebrew name Daniel, which translates to "God is my judge." Over many centuries, this name spread across Europe as a given name before evolving into a hereditary surname during the Middle Ages. By the year 1775, records confirm that members of the Danieli family were well-established residents of Bologna, Italy. During this period, Bologna was a prominent center for trade, education, and the arts, serving as a hub for families who were deeply integrated into the local civic and professional life. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the Emilia-Romagna region, contributing to the historical development of the city through their work and community involvement. The transition of the name from a personal identifier to a family legacy reflects the broader European trend of families solidifying their identities within specific urban centers during the eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Daniyyel
Hebrew for God is my judge
This name
DanieliAn Italian patronymic surname derived from the given name Daniel, signifying God is my judge.
also spelled
Danyeli
Danielly
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Archivio di Stato di Bologna. Stato Civile della Restaurazione, Serie Anagrafe
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
lionCourage, strength and royalty
