A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Galluzzi family of Italy.
Reg. 3747 · Italian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'or à un coq au nat.; au chef d'azur, ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis d'or, rangées entre les quatre pendants d'un lambel de gu.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Galluzzi Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Galluzzi arms are recorded
The Galluzzi arms were recorded in Bologne, 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 Galluzzi 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 Galluzzi Family in Italy
The Galluzzi family name is deeply rooted in the history of Bologna, Italy, where members of the lineage were well-established by the late 18th century. The name itself is thought to derive from the Italian word "gallo," which means rooster, suggesting that it may have originally been a descriptive nickname for a person with a proud or bold personality. During the 1700s, Bologna was a major center for trade, education, and culture within the Papal States, providing a vibrant environment for families to build their reputations. By 1775, the Galluzzi family was already integrated into the local social fabric, likely participating in the city's active mercantile or civic life. Their presence in the city during this era reflects the broader movement of families who helped shape the urban identity of Bologna through their professional contributions and community ties.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gallo
Derived from the Latin word gallus meaning rooster or a Gaul.
This name
GalluzziA patronymic or descriptive surname indicating a descendant of someone nicknamed the rooster.
also spelled
Galuzzi
Gallusi
Galutzi
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Fanti, Mario, Le famiglie bolognesi, 1997
Archivio di Stato di Bologna, Stato civile della Restaurazione, 1815–1865
Biblioteca Comunale dell'Archiginnasio, Fondo manoscritti: Genealogie delle famiglie bolognesi, 1700–1800
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
