A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Frigerio family of Italy.
Reg. 5633 · Italian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 arbre terrassé de sin.; au chef d'or, ch. d'une aigle de sa., cour. d'or.”
ItalyMilan, c. 1775
Where the Frigerio Arms Were Recorded
Milan
Map of Italy showing where the Frigerio arms are recorded
The Frigerio arms were recorded in Milan, 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 Frigerio 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 Frigerio Family in Italy
The family name Frigerio is deeply rooted in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy, with historical records confirming the family’s presence in Milan by the year 1775. The name itself is believed to be a variation of the medieval Italian word "frigero," which was a term used to describe a person who worked as a smith or a metalworker. During the 18th century, Milan was a bustling center of trade and craftsmanship under the influence of the Austrian Empire. Families like the Frigerios often established themselves as skilled artisans or merchants within the city walls, contributing to the local economy and urban growth. As the family became more settled in the city, they integrated into the social and professional fabric of Milanese life, eventually expanding their influence across the surrounding provinces of Northern Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Frigidarius
Derived from the Latin word for cold or cooling.
This name
FrigerioRefers to a person who worked as a cooler, a maker of ice, or someone who managed a cold bath.
also spelled
Frigerie
Freejerio
Related arms
Moronicisame arms
Maronasimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Canevazzi, Giovanni, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1998
De Felice, Emidio, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
Archivio di Stato di Milano, Stato civile della Restaurazione, Milano, 1815-1865
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
