A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fagioli family of Italy.
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Ec. d'or et d'azur.”
The Fagioli arms were recorded in Bologne, 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.
Reigning in Italy when the Fagioli arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname Fagioli is a classic example of an Italian occupational or descriptive name derived from the word for bean, which is *fagiolo*. During the late 18th century, the family established a notable presence in the historic city of Bologna, a region famous for its deep roots in agriculture and trade. In 1775, records indicate that members of the Fagioli family were active participants in the local economy of this northern Italian hub. Because Bologna was a major center for commerce and university life, families like the Fagiolis were often involved in the production or distribution of food supplies that sustained the growing urban population. Over time, the name became a permanent fixture in the region, reflecting the family’s long-standing connection to the fertile lands and the bustling markets of the Emilia-Romagna area.
A diminutive form of the Latin word for a bean.
