A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Giorgi family of Italy.
Reg. 1711 · Italian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Palé d'arg. et de gu.; au chef d'arg., ch. d'une croix de gu.”
ItalyGènes, c. 1775
Where the Giorgi Arms Were Recorded
Gènes
Map of Italy showing where the Giorgi arms are recorded
The Giorgi arms were recorded in Gènes, 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 Giorgi 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 Giorgi Family in Italy
The family name Giorgi is a derivative of the Greek name Georgios, which translates to a worker of the earth or a farmer. By the time the family was firmly established in Genoa during the late 18th century, the name had become a common identifier for families with deep roots in the Mediterranean region. In 1775, Genoa served as a bustling hub of trade and maritime activity, and families like the Giorgis were often integrated into the local merchant class or the skilled labor sectors that kept the city prosperous. Because the name was linked to the popular saintly figure Saint George, it carried a sense of tradition and reliability that helped families maintain their social standing across generations. As the family grew within the city walls, they became part of the unique cultural fabric of the Ligurian coast, contributing to the local economy and the social life of the port city long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Georgios
Derived from the Greek word for a farmer or earth worker.
This name
GiorgiAn Italian patronymic surname signifying a descendant of someone named George.
also spelled
Giorgie
Giorgii
Giorg
Jorji
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Genoa State Archive, Stato Civile della Repubblica di Genova
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
