A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Durin family of Italy.
Reg. 5357 · Italian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Tiercé en fasce: au 1 d'or à l'aigle de sa., cour. du champ; au 2 d'arg. à un arbre de sin., accosté de deux lions affr. d'or, ramp. contre le fût; au 3 d'arg. à trois bandes de gu.”
ItalyMilan, c. 1775
Where the Durin Arms Were Recorded
Milan
Map of Italy showing where the Durin arms are recorded
The Durin arms were recorded in Milan, 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 Durin 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 Durin Family in Italy
The Durin family name has deep roots in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, with historical documentation confirming their presence in Milan by the year 1775. The name likely evolved from local linguistic traditions, potentially serving as a descriptive term or a variation of ancient personal names common to the area. During the late 18th century, Milan was a bustling center of trade and intellectual growth under the influence of the Habsburg monarchy. Families like the Durins were often integrated into the urban fabric of the city, participating in the professional and social life that defined this era of Enlightenment. By establishing themselves in such a significant cultural hub, the early members of the family were positioned to witness the rapid political and social changes that transformed Italy throughout the following century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Duro
Derived from the Latin word durus meaning hard or enduring.
This name
DurinA patronymic or descriptive surname indicating a person of firm, steadfast, or hardy character.
also spelled
Durinni
Duriny
Durin
Dureeni
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Milano, Stato Civile della Restaurazione, Milano
Fumagalli, Giuseppe, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1920
Rotelli, Ettore, L'amministrazione pubblica in Italia: dal 1775 al 1861, 1973
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
lionCourage, strength and royalty
