A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Figini family of Italy.
Reg. 5465 · Italian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
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 un château sommé de deux tours d'arg.”
Italyc. 1775
Where the Figini Arms Were Recorded
Venice
Map of Italy showing where the Figini arms are recorded
The Figini arms were recorded in Italy, c. 1775.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Venice.
Venice ran on trade, and its great families were merchants before they were anything else. The city kept a formal list of its noble houses, and a name on that list carried arms as a matter of record.
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 Figini 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 Figini Family in Italy
The surname Figini originates from the northern regions of Italy, where it likely developed as a descriptive name rooted in the Italian word for fig trees. During the eighteenth century, the family established a notable presence in Venice, a city defined by its intricate network of canals and its role as a major hub for Mediterranean trade. By 1775, members of the Figini family were integrated into the social and economic fabric of the Venetian Republic, participating in the vibrant commercial life that characterized the city during the late Enlightenment period. As the family moved through the centuries, they adapted to the shifting political landscapes of the Italian peninsula, transitioning from the maritime influence of Venice to the broader cultural developments of the Lombardy region. This movement reflects a history of families who navigated the changing tides of Italian society while maintaining their identity through their distinct name.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Ficus
Latin term for the fig tree or its fruit.
This name
FiginiA locative or occupational surname referring to someone who lived near or cultivated fig trees.
also spelled
Figinie
Figin
Feejeenee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Archivio di Stato di Venezia, Anagrafi di cittadinanza, 1775
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
