A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the di Lorenzo family of Italy.
Reg. 2022 · Italian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
swordJustice, and military honour
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à un arbre terrassé au nat., surm. d'une étoile d'or; le fût de l'arbre percé d'une épée d'arg., garnie d'or, en bande, la pointe en bas.”
ItalySyracuse, c. 1775
Where the di Lorenzo Arms Were Recorded
Syracuse
Map of Italy showing where the di Lorenzo arms are recorded
The di Lorenzo arms were recorded in Syracuse, 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 di Lorenzo 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 di Lorenzo Family in Italy
The surname Di Lorenzo is a patronymic name, which means it originated from the given name Lorenzo, derived from the Latin name Laurentius. In the Italian tradition, adding "Di" before a name signifies "son of" or "belonging to the family of" Lorenzo. By the late 18th century, the family had established a documented presence in the city of Syracuse, Sicily. During this period, Syracuse was a hub of Mediterranean trade and cultural exchange, and families like the Di Lorenzos were often integrated into the local civic and social life of the island. Because Syracuse served as a vital port and administrative center under the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, families living there were frequently recorded in parish registers and municipal tax documents. These records highlight the family’s long-standing roots in the region and their participation in the daily life of a historic Sicilian city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Laurentius
Derived from the Latin word for the laurel tree or laurel wreath.
This name
di LorenzoPatronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Lawrence, meaning one from Laurentum.
also spelled
Dylorenzo
di Lorenso
Lorenzo
Related arms
Barresirecorded with di Lorenzo, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Siracusa, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
Diocesi di Siracusa, Libri Parrocchiali
G.B. di Crollalanza, Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane, 1886
Emidio De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
swordJustice, and military honour
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
swordJustice, and military honour
