A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Falconi family of Italy.
Reg. 5668 · Italian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
legStrength and swiftness
maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à une patte d'aigle d'or, posée en bande, les ongles en haut, ladite patte revêtue d'une manche d'or, rebr. d'arg. Cq. cour. C.: un lion iss. d'or. S.: deux lions d'or.”
ItalyMilan, c. 1775
Where the Falconi Arms Were Recorded
Milan
Map of Italy showing where the Falconi arms are recorded
The Falconi 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 Falconi 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 Falconi Family in Italy
The Falconi family name originates from the Italian word "falcone," which means falcon. In medieval Italy, surnames often developed from nicknames that described a person’s personality, physical appearance, or trade. Given the falcon's reputation for speed, keen vision, and hunting prowess, the name was likely bestowed upon an ancestor who possessed these sharp qualities or worked as a professional falconer. By the year 1775, historical records confirm that the Falconi family had established a notable presence in Milan. During this period, Milan was a vibrant center of trade and culture under the influence of the Habsburg monarchy. Families like the Falconi were often integrated into the urban fabric of the city, participating in the local economy and contributing to the social life of the Lombardy region. Their presence in Milan reflects the broader movement of families toward major administrative hubs during the eighteenth century, where they could pursue professional opportunities and secure their place within the community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Falco
Latin word for a bird of prey or falcon.
This name
FalconiA patronymic or descriptive surname referring to someone associated with falcons or falconry.
also spelled
Falconny
Falkoni
Falcony
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
State Archives of Milan (Archivio di Stato di Milano), Anagrafe di Milano
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legStrength and swiftness
maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
legStrength and swiftness
maunchThe lady's sleeve, worn as a favour
