A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Pandolfi family of Italy.
Reg. 8161 · Italian, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
dolphinSwiftness, charity and love
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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 trois dauphins nageants d'or, l'un sur l'autre, acc. en chef de trois fleurs-de-lis du sec., rangées entre les quatre pendants d'un lambel de gu.; au canton sen. d'arg., ch. d'un vase à deux anses d'or, rempli de trois roses de gu., tigées de sin.”
ItalyFlorence, c. 1775
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Map of Italy showing where the Pandolfi arms are recorded
The Pandolfi 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 Pandolfi 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 Pandolfi Family in Italy
The surname Pandolfi originates from the medieval Italian given name Pandolfo, which combines the Germanic roots for "banner" and "wolf." This name was popular among the nobility and military leaders of central Italy during the Middle Ages, eventually becoming a hereditary family name as surnames grew more common. By the late 18th century, the Pandolfi family had established a notable presence in Florence. Living in a city renowned for its commerce and arts, members of the family were likely integrated into the professional or merchant classes that defined Florentine society in 1775. During this period, families like the Pandolfi were often involved in the civic life of the city, contributing to the local economy and the rich cultural landscape of Tuscany.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Pandolfo
Derived from the Germanic elements meaning all and wolf.
This name
PandolfiA patronymic surname indicating descent from an ancestor named Pandolfo, meaning wolf of all.
also spelled
Pandolfeenee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
Fucile, Roberto, I cognomi della Toscana, 1996
Archivio di Stato di Firenze, Stato civile della restaurazione, 1815–1865
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labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
dolphinSwiftness, charity and love
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
dolphinSwiftness, charity and love
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
