A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ferrucci family of Italy.
Reg. 1070 · Italian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Bandé-brétessé d'or et d'azur, de six pièces.”
ItalyFlorence, c. 1775
Where the Ferrucci Arms Were Recorded
Florence
Map of Italy showing where the Ferrucci arms are recorded
The Ferrucci 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 Ferrucci 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 Ferrucci Family in Italy
The Ferrucci family name is deeply rooted in the history of Florence, where the name appears in official records as early as the late eighteenth century. The name itself is derived from the Italian word "ferro," which means iron. This suggests that the earliest ancestors of the family likely worked as blacksmiths or metalworkers during the Middle Ages. In a city like Florence, which was a global center for trade and craftsmanship, such a profession was highly respected and essential to the local economy. By the time the family was documented in 1775, they were already well-established members of the Florentine community. This transition from skilled manual labor to documented civic life reflects the broader social mobility that defined the city during that era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
ferrum
Latin word meaning iron or a tool made of iron.
This name
FerrucciDerived from a diminutive form indicating a person who works with iron or a blacksmith.
also spelled
Feruci
Ferruchi
Feruchi
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bargellini, Piero, Firenze nelle sue strade, 1977
Archivio di Stato di Firenze, Stato Civile della Restaurazione, 1775
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
