A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Federighi family of Italy.
Reg. 3293 · Italian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 huit bes. d'arg., 2, 3, 2 et 1.”
ItalyFlorence, c. 1775
Where the Federighi Arms Were Recorded
Florence
Map of Italy showing where the Federighi arms are recorded
The Federighi arms were recorded in Florence, 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 Federighi 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 Federighi Family in Italy
The Federighi family name finds its deep roots in the historical landscape of Tuscany, particularly within the city of Florence. The name is a patronymic, which means it originated from a given name, specifically the Germanic name Federico. By the year 1775, members of the Federighi family were well-established figures in Florentine society, often participating in the city's vibrant commercial and civic life. During this period, Florence was a center of intellectual and artistic growth, and families like the Federighis were frequently involved in the guilds and trade networks that defined the local economy. As the family grew, they became part of the fabric of the city, contributing to the unique cultural identity that has characterized Florence for centuries. Their presence in official records from the late eighteenth century reflects a period of stability and social integration that allowed the family to thrive in one of Italy's most influential urban centers.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Friedrich
Germanic name meaning peaceful ruler or powerful protector.
This name
FederighiAn Italian patronymic surname derived from the Germanic personal name Federico, signifying a descendant of a peaceful ruler.
also spelled
Federigee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Firenze, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
Bargellini, Piero, Firenze ogni giorno, 1973
Crollalanza, Giovan Battista di, Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane, 1886
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