A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Manfredini family of Italy.
lionCourage, strength and royaltyJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'or au lion d'azur.”
The Manfredini arms were recorded in Rovigo, 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.
Reigning in Italy when the Manfredini arms are first recorded.
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.
The surname Manfredini originates from the personal name Manfred, which carries the ancient Germanic meaning of a man of peace. During the Middle Ages, it was common for families in Italy to adopt a patronymic naming style, meaning they took the name of a respected ancestor and added a suffix to indicate descent. By the late eighteenth century, the Manfredini family had established a firm presence in the city of Rovigo, located in the Veneto region of northern Italy. Records from 1775 confirm that members of the family were active participants in the local community during this period. As the family grew, they became integrated into the social and economic fabric of the Po Valley, contributing to the agricultural and civic development of the region over several generations.
Derived from the Germanic elements meaning man and peace.
