A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Guzzi family of Italy.
Reg. 4719 · Italian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à la bande d'azur, ch. d'un coeur de gu. et acc. de deux étoiles (5) d'or.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Guzzi Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Guzzi arms are recorded
The Guzzi 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 Guzzi 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 Guzzi Family in Italy
The Guzzi family name has deep roots in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, specifically within the historic city of Bologna. By the year 1775, records confirm that members of the family were already well-established residents of this influential urban center. During the late 18th century, Bologna served as a major hub for trade, education, and culture, which likely provided the Guzzi family with opportunities to participate in the local economy and civic life. The name itself is thought to have evolved from regional nicknames or variations of personal names common to the area during the Middle Ages. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Bologna, contributing to the city’s long history as a center for intellectual and professional development. Their presence in the city during this era suggests they were part of the hardworking population that helped maintain the stability and growth of the region before the major political shifts of the 19th century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Guzzo
Derived from the Germanic personal name Gutto meaning good.
This name
GuzziA patronymic or plural form indicating descendants of a person named Gutto.
also spelled
Guzi
Goozee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Bologna, Stato delle anime della parrocchia di San Pietro, 1775
Dolfi, Pompeo Scipione, Cronologia delle famiglie nobili di Bologna, 1670
Emilia-Romagna Regional Archives, Registri parrocchiali della città di Bologna, 1770–1780
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
