A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Guerino family of Italy.
Reg. 0614 · Italian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cross symbolChristian faith and service
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 d'arg. à la croix de Jérusalem d'or; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à deux fasces d'arg., et au chef du même, ch. d'une aigle de sa., bq. et m. de gu.”
ItalyVérone, c. 1775
Where the Guerino Arms Were Recorded
Vérone
Map of Italy showing where the Guerino arms are recorded
The Guerino 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 Guerino 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 Guerino Family in Italy
The name Guerino finds its roots in the Germanic personal name Warino, which evolved through Italian linguistic traditions to signify a protector or a guardian. By the late 18th century, the family established a notable presence in the city of Verona, a historic crossroads in Northern Italy known for its strategic importance and cultural influence. Records confirm that members of the Guerino family were active residents of Verona by 1775, likely participating in the local trade, agriculture, or civic administration that defined the city during the late Venetian Republic era. As the name spread across the region, it became associated with families who settled into the social fabric of the Veneto, maintaining their identity through generations of local residency. This early history reflects the broader patterns of Italian surname development, where ancient given names transitioned into hereditary family identifiers during a time of significant social and political change in Northern Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Warin
A Germanic element meaning guard, protector, or to defend.
This name
GuerinoDerived from a diminutive form of names containing the element warin, signifying a young protector.
also spelled
Guerin
Guerino
Guerinna
Gerina
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 Verona, Anagrafe storica della città di Verona. 1775
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