A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Peregoy family of Italy.
Reg. 9240 · Italian, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Fascé d'or et de gu.: à un château crén. d'arg., sommé de deux tours crén. du même, ouvert du champ (fascé), aj. de sa., br. sur le champ fascé; et un arbre de sin., posé derrière le château, le fût visible par l'ouverture de la porte et la cime s'élevant entre les deux tours; le tout soutenu d'une terrasse de sin.; au chef d'or, ch. d'une aigle de sa., cour. d'or. Cq. cour. C.: quatre pl. d'aut.: d'or, de sa., d'arg. et de gu. L.: d'or et de gu. [V. dal Pozzo da Perego.]”
ItalyMilan, c. 1775
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Map of Italy showing where the Peregoy arms are recorded
The Peregoy arms were recorded in Milan, 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 Peregoy 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 Peregoy Family in Italy
The history of the Peregoy family name is deeply rooted in the cultural landscape of Northern Italy, specifically within the city of Milan. By the year 1775, records confirm that members of the family were established residents of this historic urban center. During this period, Milan served as a vital hub for trade, art, and intellectual growth under the influence of the Habsburg monarchy. Families living in the city at that time often participated in the local guilds or the growing administrative sectors of the region. As the name moved through different European territories over the following generations, it adapted to the linguistic patterns of new regions while maintaining its connection to its Italian origins. This transition reflects the broader movement of families across borders during the late eighteenth century as they sought new opportunities in changing political climates.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Peregrinus
Latin term meaning a traveler, foreigner, or pilgrim.
This name
PeregoyAn occupational or descriptive surname for someone who traveled frequently or was a stranger.
also spelled
Pereggo
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Milano, Stato civile della restaurazione, Milano
Crollalanza, Giovan Battista di, Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti, 1886
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
