Map of Italy showing where the Pieri arms are recorded
The Pieri 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 Pieri 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 Pieri Family in Italy
The family name Pieri originates from the Italian given name Piero, which is a variation of Peter. During the late 18th century, the family established a notable presence in the city of Florence. At this time, Florence was a major center for trade, art, and intellectual growth under the rule of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Families like the Pieri often lived in the dense, historic neighborhoods near the city center where they participated in the local economy and civic life. Because the name is derived from a common personal name, it likely emerged independently in different regions of Italy as a way to identify the descendants of an ancestor named Piero. By 1775, the family was well-integrated into the social fabric of Florence, contributing to the vibrant culture of a city that served as a crossroads for merchants and scholars across Europe.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Petrus
Latin for stone or rock derived from the Greek word petros.
This name
PieriA patronymic or plural form indicating descendants or followers of someone named Piero or Peter.
also spelled
Pieri Rossi
Pyeri del Rossi
Pieri del Ross
Pieri del Rosi
Pieri
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Archivio di Stato di Firenze. Stato Civile della Restaurazione, Firenze
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