A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Olivieri family of Italy.
Reg. 9510 · Italian, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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'azur à un olivier de sin., terrassé du même; la partie supérieure de l'écu semée d'étoiles d'or, et une barre ondée d'arg., br. sur lesdites étoiles et ch. des mots: HOC ITER EST SUPERIS.”
ItalyVicence, c. 1775
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Map of Italy showing where the Olivieri arms are recorded
The Olivieri arms were recorded in Vicence, 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 Olivieri 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 Olivieri Family in Italy
The family name Olivieri is rooted in the Latin word olivarius, which refers to someone who worked with olive trees or lived near an olive grove. This occupational surname became common across Italy as the cultivation of olives was central to the Mediterranean economy and daily life. By the year 1775, historical records confirm that members of the Olivieri family were established in the city of Vicenza. During this period, families in the Veneto region often held roles in local trade, agriculture, or civic administration. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Vicenza, contributing to the local community through their work and their presence in the city’s parish and municipal registers.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
oliva
Latin word for olive fruit or olive tree.
This name
OlivieriDerived from a topographic or occupational name for someone who grew or sold olives.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Vicenza State Archive (Archivio di Stato di Vicenza), Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
