A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gasperini family of Italy.
Reg. 0943 · 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 Gasperini Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Gasperini arms are recorded
The Gasperini 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 Gasperini 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 Gasperini Family in Italy
The surname Gasperini is a patronymic name, which means it originated from the given name Gasparo or Gaspare. This name is the Italian version of Jasper, a name famously associated with the biblical figures known as the Three Wise Men. By the mid-eighteenth century, the Gasperini family had established a notable presence in the city of Bologna. During this period, Bologna was a major center for trade and education within the Papal States. Families like the Gasperinis often lived in urban centers where they worked as skilled artisans, merchants, or professionals. The name spread throughout the Emilia-Romagna region as family members moved to nearby towns to pursue new economic opportunities. Over time, the name became a distinct marker of their lineage, reflecting a long history of integration into the social and civic life of northern Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Caspar
Persian origin meaning treasurer or keeper of the treasure.
This name
GasperiniA patronymic surname derived from the given name Gasparo, meaning son of Caspar.
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
Fucile, Roberto. I cognomi d'Italia: Dizionario storico ed etimologico. 1987
Archivio di Stato di Bologna, Stato civile della Restaurazione
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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
