Map of Italy showing where the Lazarus arms are recorded
The Lazarus arms were recorded in Padoue, 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 Lazarus 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 Lazarus Family in Italy
The family name Lazarus originates from the ancient Hebrew name Eleazar, which translates to "God has helped." Over many centuries, this name spread across Europe and evolved into various forms as it was adopted by different cultures and languages. By the late eighteenth century, the family established a notable presence in the city of Padua, Italy. Records confirm that members of the family were living there by 1775, during a time when the city served as a significant hub for trade and intellectual exchange. Families with this name often moved across European borders to pursue business opportunities or to find safer communities. This migration helped the name persist and adapt within diverse regions, eventually becoming a recognized surname across several countries.
Lazarus Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Eleazar
God has helped
This name
LazarusDerived from the Hebrew name meaning God has helped, signifying divine assistance.
also spelled
Lazari
Lazarus
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Censimento della popolazione di Padova, Archivio di Stato di Padova, Stato delle anime
Luzzatto, Riccardo, I cognomi degli ebrei d'Italia, 1964
Milano, Attilio, Storia degli ebrei in Italia, 1963
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