A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lorenzi family of Italy.
Reg. 8948 · Italian, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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'arg. à un chien ramp. de sa., tenant de sa patte dextre une tulipe d'or.”
ItalyFlorence, c. 1775
Where the Lorenzi Arms Were Recorded
Florence
Map of Italy showing where the Lorenzi arms are recorded
The Lorenzi arms were recorded in Florence, 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 Lorenzi 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 Lorenzi Family in Italy
The family name Lorenzi is a patronymic surname, which means it originated from the given name Lorenzo. This name is derived from the Latin word Laurentius, meaning someone who comes from the city of Laurentum or someone crowned with laurel leaves. By the time the family was firmly established in Florence in 1775, the name had become a common way to identify a lineage descended from an ancestor named Lorenzo. During the late 18th century, Florence was a major center for trade and craftsmanship under the rule of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Families like the Lorenzi often integrated into the city’s social fabric by working as skilled artisans, merchants, or members of the local professional guilds. Because Florence was a hub for record-keeping during this period, the presence of the Lorenzi name in official documents suggests they were active participants in the city’s vibrant economic and civic life.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Laurentius
Latin name derived from the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor.
This name
LorenziPatronymic form indicating descent from a person named Lorenzo, meaning one from Laurentum.
also spelled
Lorenzy
Lorentzi
Lorenzee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
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greyhoundCourage, vigilance and loyalty
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