A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Sanguinetti family of Italy.
Reg. 4637 · Italian, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 d'arg. au lion naiss. d'azur; au 2 d'arg. à trois fasces ondées d'azur. A la fasce de gu., br. sur le coupé et ch. de trois roses d'arg., bout. d'or.”
ItalyVérone, c. 1775
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Map of Italy showing where the Sanguinetti arms are recorded
The Sanguinetti arms were recorded in Vérone, 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 Sanguinetti 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 Sanguinetti Family in Italy
The Sanguinetti family name is rooted in the vibrant linguistic traditions of Northern Italy, where it emerged as a descriptive surname. The name is derived from the Italian word *sanguigno*, which refers to a person with a ruddy complexion or a spirited, lively temperament. By the late 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of Verona. Records from 1775 confirm that members of the Sanguinetti family were active participants in the social and civic life of this region. During this era, Verona served as a significant crossroads for trade and culture, allowing families like the Sanguinettis to integrate into the local merchant and professional classes. Their history reflects the broader patterns of Italian migration and settlement, where families often adopted names that highlighted their physical traits or personal characteristics before settling into specific urban centers.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Sanguis
Latin word meaning blood or related to a blood-red color.
This name
SanguinettiA topographic or descriptive surname referring to someone with a ruddy complexion.
also spelled
Sanguineti
Sanguinet
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 Verona, Anagrafe storica della città di Verona
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
lionCourage, strength and royalty
