A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fantuzzi family of Italy.
Reg. 8428 · Italian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
elephantGreat strength, wit and ambition
Colours
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)
“D'arg. à un éléphant de sa., sellé et sanglé d'or, la trompe abaissée, portant sur son dos une tour de sa., ouv. et aj. de quatre pièces d'arg. et sommée de trois tourelles de sa. aux créneaux entaillés.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Fantuzzi Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Fantuzzi arms are recorded
The Fantuzzi 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.
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
Sovereign of the period
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
1763–1778
Reigning in Italy when the Fantuzzi 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 Fantuzzi Family in Italy
The Fantuzzi family name is deeply rooted in the history of Bologna, Italy, where members of the lineage were well-established by the late eighteenth century. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive nickname, derived from the Italian word "fante," which historically referred to a young man, a servant, or a foot soldier. Families during this era often adopted such names to distinguish themselves within the growing urban population of northern Italy. By 1775, the Fantuzzi name was associated with the social and civic life of the city, reflecting the family's integration into the local economy and administrative structures of the Papal States. As the family grew, they became part of the fabric of Bolognese society, contributing to the cultural and professional development of the region during a time of significant political transition.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Infans
Latin term meaning a young child or one who cannot speak.
This name
FantuzziRefers to a child-like person or a nickname for a young individual.
also spelled
Fantuzzy
Fantutsi
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Dolfi, Pompeo Scipione. Cronologia delle famiglie nobili di Bologna. 1670
Fanti, Mario. Le famiglie nobili bolognesi. 1975
Archivio di Stato di Bologna, Fondo Famiglie
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elephantGreat strength, wit and ambition
elephantGreat strength, wit and ambition
