A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Emiliani family of Italy.
Reg. 5814 · Italian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé, d'or à l'aigle de sa., sur azur à trois étoiles d'or; à la fasce d'arg., br. sur le coupé et ch. de deux étoiles d'or.”
ItalyUdine, c. 1775
Where the Emiliani Arms Were Recorded
Udine
Map of Italy showing where the Emiliani arms are recorded
The Emiliani arms were recorded in Udine, 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 Emiliani 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 Emiliani Family in Italy
The family name Emiliani finds its roots in the Latin name Aemilianus, which was derived from the ancient Roman clan name Aemilius. Over many centuries, this name evolved through various Italian regions as it was passed down through generations. By the year 1775, historical records confirm that members of the Emiliani family were well-established residents of Udine. This city, located in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, served as a vital crossroads for trade and culture between Italy and Central Europe. Living in Udine during this period suggests that the family was likely integrated into the local urban society, potentially participating in the region's active merchant class or its long-standing administrative traditions. As the family grew, they contributed to the social fabric of the city, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the broader history of northern Italian migration and settlement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aemilius
A Roman family name derived from the Latin word for rival.
This name
EmilianiRefers to a descendant or follower of the Aemilius family line.
also spelled
Emilian
Emiliane
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: Archivio di Stato di Udine, Stato delle anime della città di Udine
Books: P. S. Leicht, Storia della città di Udine, 1948
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
