A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Silvestri family of Italy.
Reg. 0068 · Italian, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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'or à l'aigle de sa., bq. et m. de gu.; au 2 de gu. au chev. d'arg., acc. en p. d'une rose du même, bout. d'or. A une burèle d'arg., br. sur le coupé et touchant audit chevron.”
ItalyVérone, c. 1775
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Map of Italy showing where the Silvestri arms are recorded
The Silvestri 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 Silvestri 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 Silvestri Family in Italy
The surname Silvestri originates from the Latin word *silvestris*, which translates to "of the woods" or "living in the forest." Historically, this name was often given to individuals who lived in or near wooded areas, or who worked as foresters. By the late 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Verona, Italy. During this period, Verona was a significant cultural and administrative hub under the influence of the Republic of Venice. Families like the Silvestris living in the region were often involved in local commerce, agriculture, or civic service, reflecting the industrious nature of the Veronese population during the Enlightenment era. As the name spread throughout the Italian peninsula, it became a common identifier for families with deep roots in the rural and forested landscapes of the countryside.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
silva
Latin word meaning forest, woodland, or wild place.
This name
SilvestriDerived from the Latin word for forest, indicating someone who lived in or worked within the woods.
also spelled
Silvestro
Silvestre
Silvestry
Related arms
Silvestrevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
