A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gasparini family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 9792 · Italian, G–I
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
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 la fasce d'arg. (ou de sin.), ch. de deux étoiles de gu. et acc. de deux étoiles d'or, 1 en chef et 1 en p.”
ItalyVérone, c. 1775
Where the Gasparini Arms Were Recorded
Vérone
Map of Italy showing where the Gasparini arms are recorded
The Gasparini 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 Gasparini 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 Gasparini Family in Italy
The surname Gasparini finds its deep roots in the cultural landscape of Northern Italy, specifically within the Veneto region. The name is a patronymic, meaning it was derived from the given name Gaspare, which itself traces back to the ancient Persian word for a treasurer. By the mid-18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of Verona. Living in a major urban center like Verona during the 1770s meant that members of the Gasparini family were likely involved in the vibrant trade, craftsmanship, or administrative life that defined the city under the influence of the Venetian Republic. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, carrying a name that reflected both their ancestral origins and their integration into the local Italian community.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de sa. à un griffon d'or, tenant une épée d'arg.; aux 2 et 3 de gu. à la bande d'arg., acc. de deux étoiles du même et ch. d'une verge de gu., accolée de deux serpents de sin. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1º le griffon, iss. et cont.; 1. d'or et de sa.; 2º une licorne iss. d'arg., entre deux prob. coupées, à dextre d'or sur sa., à sen. de gu. sur arg.; 1. d'arg. et de gu.”
Austriac. 1743
Where the Gasparini Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Gasparini arms are recorded
The Gasparini arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1743.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
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.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1743
Granting Authority for the Gasparini Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor
1742–1745
Reigning in Italy when the Gasparini arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Gasparini Family in Austria
The Gasparini family name is deeply rooted in the alpine landscape of Tyrol, where records confirm their presence as early as 1743. During this period, the region served as a vital crossroads between the Italian-speaking south and the German-speaking north, which likely influenced the evolution of the name. Families like the Gasparinis often moved through these mountain passes to work as skilled craftsmen, traders, or agricultural laborers in the harsh but fertile valleys. By settling in Tyrol, the family became part of a unique cultural blend that defined the Austro-Hungarian borderlands. Their survival in such a rugged environment suggests they were resilient people who adapted quickly to the changing political and economic demands of the eighteenth century. Over time, the family name became a permanent fixture in local parish registers, marking their transition from transient workers to established members of the Tyrolean community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gaspar
A Persian name meaning treasurer or keeper of the treasure.
This name
GaspariniA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Gaspar.
also spelled
Gasparino
Gasparin
Gaspari
Related arms
Hiebersimilar arms
Perger de Waldtbergsimilar arms
Gasparivariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Fucilla, Joseph G. Our Italian Surnames. 1949
Archivio di Stato di Verona, Anagrafe storica della città di Verona
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
batonAuthority and office held under the crown
