A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ferari family lines. Documented in 3 countries.
lionCourage, strength and royaltyJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'azur au lion d'or, cour. du même.”
The Ferari arms were recorded in Lyonnais, c. 1663.
Lyonnais centred on Lyon, one of the great banking and silk towns of France. Money made in the city bought estates in the countryside around it, and those estates brought arms with them.
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 France in this period.
Reigning in France when the Ferari arms are first recorded.
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
The family name Ferari traces its roots in France to the historic region of Lyonnais, where members of the family were documented as early as 1663. During the seventeenth century, the Lyonnais area served as a vital center for trade and craftsmanship, positioning families like the Feraris within a landscape of rapid economic development. The name itself is often linked to the Latin word for iron, suggesting that the family’s ancestors may have been skilled metalworkers or blacksmiths who played an essential role in the local economy. As these individuals settled in the region, they became part of the social fabric of provincial France, living through a time when the monarchy was centralizing power and the local guilds were defining the professional lives of citizens. By establishing themselves in Lyonnais, the early Feraris contributed to the steady growth of the region, leaving behind a legacy that reflects the industrious spirit of the French working class during the reign of King Louis XIV.
lionCourage, strength and royaltyJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'or au lion de gu., cour. du champ.”
The Ferari arms were recorded in Aragon, c. 1722.
Aragon was mountain and river country in north-eastern Spain, with a strong tradition of small independent landholders. A great many families counted as gentry there, and each one needed a shield to be told apart.
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 Spain in this period.
Reigning in France when the Ferari arms are first recorded.
In Spain, a coat of arms was considered a form of property that belonged to the entire family line. These arms were passed down from a father to all his children equally. Younger branches of the family usually kept the original design without needing to add any special marks to distinguish their specific line.
The history of the Ferari name in Spain is deeply rooted in the social and geographic landscape of the Aragon region during the early eighteenth century. By 1722, records confirm that members of the family were established within this territory, which was a vital crossroads for trade and administration under the Spanish Crown. The name itself is linked to the Latin word for iron, suggesting that early ancestors may have been associated with blacksmithing or the metalworking trades that were essential to the local economy. As the family integrated into the community, they became part of the complex social fabric of the Ebro River valley. Their presence in Aragon reflects the broader movement of families who settled in northern Spain to participate in the agricultural and craft-based industries of the time. Through these early records, we see a family that helped shape the local identity of their region during a period of significant transition in Spanish history.
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mindJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Coupé: au 1 de gu. à l'aigle ess. et cont. de sa., bq. et m. d'or, sommée d'une couronne royale du même, la tête tournée à dextre; au 2 bandé d'azur et d'or. A la fasce voûtée, fascée-voûtée d'arg. et de sa. de quatre pièces et sept cotices en barres d'or, br. sur ce fascé; ladite fasce voûtée hr sur le coupé. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1o une tête et col d'aigle cont. de sa., bq. et cour. d'or; l. de gu. et d'azur; 2o trois pl. d'aut., une d'or entre deux d'azur; l. d'or et d'azur.”
The Ferari arms were recorded in Vicence, c. 1768.
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 France when the Ferari 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 name Ferrari, and its variant Ferari, is deeply rooted in the professional history of Northern Italy. The name is occupational in origin, derived from the Italian word *ferro*, which refers to iron. This suggests that the earliest ancestors of the family were likely blacksmiths or metalworkers who played a vital role in the local economy of the Veneto region. By 1768, records confirm that the family was well-established in the city of Vicenza. During this period, Vicenza was a thriving center of trade and craftsmanship under the influence of the Republic of Venice. Families like the Feraris often lived in close-knit urban communities where their trade skills were passed down through generations. This connection to metalwork provided the family with a stable social standing and a clear professional identity within the bustling markets of eighteenth-century Italy.
Latin word meaning iron or metal.
