A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fabbri family of Italy.
Reg. 7641 · Italian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“D'azur à la fasce de gu., ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis d'or, acc. en chef d'une aigle de sa., cour. d'or, et en p. d'une enclume de sa., soutenue d'un tertre de trois coupeaux d'or.”
ItalyModène, c. 1775
Where the Fabbri Arms Were Recorded
Modène
Map of Italy showing where the Fabbri arms are recorded
The Fabbri arms were recorded in Modène, 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 Fabbri 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 Fabbri Family in Italy
The surname Fabbri is a classic occupational name that originated in Italy, derived from the Latin word *faber*, which means a smith or a skilled craftsman. During the Middle Ages, families often adopted surnames based on the trade practiced by their ancestors, and those who worked with metal, such as blacksmiths or ironworkers, frequently became known as Fabbri. By the late 18th century, the family had established a documented presence in the city of Modena. Living in a major urban center like Modena suggests that these early family members were likely integrated into the local economy as artisans or merchants who contributed to the city's vibrant trade culture. This lineage reflects a long history of craftsmanship that was essential to the growth and daily function of Italian society during that period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Faber
Latin term for a craftsman, smith, or maker.
This name
FabbriAn occupational surname for a blacksmith or metalworker.
also spelled
Fabri
Fabbry
Related arms
Stiepovichsimilar arms
Fabrivariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Fanfani, Pietro. Vocabolario della lingua italiana. 1865
Archivio di Stato di Modena, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
hammerHonest labour, and the smith's craft
