A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gasperi family of Italy.
Reg. 2990 · Italian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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'azur à un tronc terrassé, poussant deux feuilles, à dextre et à sen., le tout de sin., le tronc surm. d'une étoile d'or; au chef du premier, ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis d'or, rangées entre les quatre pendants d'un lambel de gu.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Gasperi Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Gasperi arms are recorded
The Gasperi 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 Gasperi 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 Gasperi Family in Italy
The surname Gasperi finds its roots in the personal name Gaspare, which is the Italian version of Jasper. Historically, this name was associated with one of the Three Wise Men in Christian tradition, making it a popular choice for families across Northern Italy during the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. By the year 1775, records confirm that the Gasperi family had established a notable presence in the city of Bologna. During this period, Bologna was a major center for trade, education, and legal study within the Papal States. Families living in the city at that time were often involved in the vibrant urban economy as merchants, artisans, or professionals who contributed to the city's reputation as a hub of culture. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the region, carrying a name that reflected both their religious heritage and their long-standing connection to the historic landscape of the Emilia-Romagna region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gaspar
Derived from the Persian word for treasurer or master of the treasure.
This name
GasperiA patronymic surname indicating descent from an ancestor named Gaspar.
also spelled
Gasperino
Gasperin
Gasperi
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Archivio di Stato di Bologna. Stato civile della Restaurazione, Bologna. 1775
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
