A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Fornara family of Italy.
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Chevronné d'arg. et de gu., de six pièces.”
The Fornara arms were recorded in Gènes, 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.
Reigning in Italy when the Fornara 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 surname Fornara is deeply rooted in the history of the Piedmont region of Italy, where it likely originated as a topographic name. In the local dialect, the term refers to a place where a kiln or an oven was located, suggesting that early ancestors were often skilled craftsmen, such as bakers or brickmakers, who worked near these structures. By the late 18th century, the family had established a clear presence in the city of Genoa, which served as a major hub for trade and migration during that era. Records from 1775 confirm that members of the Fornara family were active participants in the social and economic life of this bustling port city. Over time, the family name spread from these northern Italian roots, reflecting the movement of people across the region as they sought new opportunities in urban centers.
A kiln or oven used for baking or industrial heating.
