A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Frisone family of Italy.
Reg. 5210 · Italian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé, d'or à l'aigle de sa., sur arg. à une rose de gu.; à la fasce d'azur, br. sur le coupé et ch. de trois étoiles d'or.”
ItalyVérone, c. 1775
Where the Frisone Arms Were Recorded
Vérone
Map of Italy showing where the Frisone arms are recorded
The Frisone arms were recorded in Vérone, 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 Frisone 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 Frisone Family in Italy
The surname Frisone originates from the northern regions of Italy, with deep historical roots tied to the Veneto area. By the late 18th century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in the city of Verona. During this period, Verona served as a significant cultural and economic hub, and families like the Frisones were often integrated into the local urban fabric through trade, craftsmanship, or land management. The name itself is thought to be an ethnic descriptor, likely referring to an ancestral connection to the Frisian people or a historical migration pattern that brought individuals from northern territories down into the Italian peninsula. As the family settled in Verona by 1775, they became part of the long-standing tradition of families who helped shape the social and civic life of the city during the transition into the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Frisius
Latin term referring to the Germanic tribe known as the Frisians.
This name
FrisoneAn ethnic surname denoting a person who originated from the region of Frisia.
also spelled
Frisony
Frysoni
Frisone
Freezonee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: Archivio di Stato di Verona, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
Books: Canosa, Romano, Storia di una città: Verona, 1990
Books: De Felice, Emidio, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
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