A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Giannuzzi family of Italy.
Reg. 5371 · Italian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé, de gu. à une croisette pattée d'or entre deux fleurs-de-lis du même, sur azur au lion léopardé d'or, soutenu d'une terrasse de sin.; à la fasce voûtée d'or, br. sur le coupé.”
ItalyRome, c. 1775
Where the Giannuzzi Arms Were Recorded
Rome
Map of Italy showing where the Giannuzzi arms are recorded
The Giannuzzi arms were recorded in Rome, 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 Giannuzzi 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 Giannuzzi Family in Italy
The surname Giannuzzi is a patronymic name, which means it evolved from a given name to identify a family line. It is derived from Gianni, a common Italian variation of the name John, combined with the suffix -uzzi. This specific suffix was frequently used in southern and central Italy to denote a sense of endearment or to describe a smaller version of something. By the time members of the Giannuzzi family were documented living in Rome in 1775, the name had already been established for generations as a way to distinguish specific households within their local communities. During the late 18th century, families in Rome often lived in close-knit neighborhoods where their names reflected their ancestral roots and their social standing within the city. The presence of the Giannuzzi name in official Roman records from this period suggests that they were part of the urban fabric of the city during a time of significant cultural and administrative change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Giovanni
Hebrew origin meaning God is gracious.
This name
GiannuzziA diminutive form indicating a descendant or follower of John.
also spelled
Giannuzzy
Janoozee
Jianoozee
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 Roma, Stato delle anime
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cross symbolChristian faith and service
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
cross symbolChristian faith and service
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
