A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Frezza family of Italy.
Reg. 0271 · Italian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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 deux fasces entées d'or; au chef du même, ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis du champ.”
NaplesNaples, c. 1775
Where the Frezza Arms Were Recorded
Naples
Map of Italy showing where the Frezza arms are recorded
The Frezza arms were recorded in Naples, c. 1775.
Naples was the largest city in Italy and the seat of a kingdom. Its noble houses were numerous, and the kingdom kept formal lists of the families entitled to arms, which is why so many appear in the records.
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 Frezza 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 Naples.
Origin & History of the Frezza Family in Italy
The family name Frezza has deep roots in the southern Italian region of Campania, with documented evidence confirming their presence in the city of Naples by the year 1775. The name itself is thought to derive from the Italian word "frezza," which historically referred to a type of arrow or a swift movement, suggesting that the original bearers of the name may have been associated with archery or known for their quick and agile nature. During the late 18th century, Naples was a bustling capital under the Bourbon monarchy, and families like the Frezzas were often integrated into the city’s complex social structure as artisans, merchants, or minor officials. As the family established themselves in the urban landscape of Naples, they became part of the vibrant cultural and economic life of the city, contributing to the local traditions that defined the region during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Freddo
Derived from the Latin word frigidus meaning cold or chilly.
This name
FrezzaA topographic or descriptive surname referring to someone who lived in a cold area or had a cold temperament.
also spelled
Frezze
Frez
Fretsa
Freza
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Napoli, "Stato Civile della Restaurazione," 1809–1865
Colletta, Pietro, Storia del Reame di Napoli dal 1734 sino al 1825, 1834
De Stefano, Francesco, Storia di Napoli dalle origini ai giorni nostri, 1961
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
