A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Guerrieri family of Italy.
Reg. 1744 · Italian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'or au lion de sa.; à la bande d'azur, br. sur le tout. Cq. cour. C.: un lion iss. d'arg., tenant une épée d'arg., garnie d'or.”
VeniceVenice, c. 1672
Where the Guerrieri Arms Were Recorded
Venice
Map of Italy showing where the Guerrieri arms are recorded
The Guerrieri arms were recorded in Venice, c. 1672.
Venice ran on trade, and its great families were merchants before they were anything else. The city kept a formal list of its noble houses, and a name on that list carried arms as a matter of record.
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.
Charles Emmanuel II of Savoy
Sovereign of the period
Charles Emmanuel II of Savoy
1638–1675
Reigning in Italy when the Guerrieri 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 Venice.
Origin & History of the Guerrieri Family in Italy
The surname Guerrieri originates from the Italian word "guerriero," which translates to warrior or soldier. This name was historically used as a descriptive nickname for individuals known for their bravery in battle or their service as professional fighters during the medieval period. By the year 1672, records confirm that members of the Guerrieri family were established in Venice, a city defined by its powerful maritime trade and complex political structure. During this era, families with this name were often integrated into the urban fabric of the Venetian Republic, where they participated in the city's vibrant commercial life and social hierarchies. As the name spread across the Italian peninsula, it evolved from a simple military descriptor into a formal family identity that reflected a legacy of strength and public service.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Guerra
A term derived from Germanic origins meaning war or conflict.
This name
GuerrieriAn occupational surname for a warrior or a soldier who fought in battles.
also spelled
Geryeri
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
State Archives of Venice (Archivio di Stato di Venezia), Anagrafiche di cittadinanza
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
