A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Facchinetti family of Italy.
Reg. 0283 · 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
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“D'arg. à un arbre terrassé de sin.”
ItalyRome, c. 1775
Where the Facchinetti Arms Were Recorded
Rome
Map of Italy showing where the Facchinetti arms are recorded
The Facchinetti arms were recorded in Rome, 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 Facchinetti 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 Facchinetti Family in Italy
The surname Facchinetti originates from Northern Italy and is derived from the word "facchino," which historically referred to a porter or a carrier of goods. Over time, this occupational title evolved into a family name as it was passed down through generations. By the middle of the 18th century, members of the Facchinetti family had established a notable presence in Rome. Records from 1775 indicate that the family was well-integrated into the social and professional fabric of the city during this period. As the family grew, they moved beyond their original roots to become active participants in the urban life of the Papal States. Their history reflects the broader movement of families who transitioned from trade-based identities to becoming established residents in major Italian centers.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Faccio
A diminutive form derived from the personal name Bonifacio meaning doer.
This name
FacchinettiA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Facchino or Bonifacio.
also spelled
Fakinetti
Fakineti
Related arms
Facchenettivariant spelling
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 Roma, Stato delle Anime, Parrocchia di San Lorenzo in Lucina. 1775
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
