FAMILY GRAFFIGNA: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Graffigna

Coat of arms and family crest of Graffigna.

Genealogy of family Graffigna, origin of Graffigna, provenance of the family name Graffigna.

History and meaning for Graffigna.

The heraldry and the history of the family name Graffigna have been studied and on this website we put at your disposal the sources that we know exist.

Being certainly complex, sometimes, the study of the history of a surname, here we give the starting point for all those interested in knowing more about the family name Graffigna.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Graffigna:

1) The origin of the family name Graffigna.

2) The meaning of the family name Graffigna.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Graffigna.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Graffigna.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

It is known that the Graffigna have or have been established, among other places, in:

* Italy.

* Genoa (Italy).

Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Graffigna:

* Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti, by Gofredo di Crollalanza.

* Le Famiglie Nobili Genovesi, by Angelo Scorza.

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The family name Graffigna appears in the "Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti", by Gofredo di Crollalanza, which collects the stories and coats of more than 18,000 Italian and other surnames, but rooted in Italy, among them, the history, heraldry and shield or shields of the surname Graffigna. This book is the result of long and patient searches for almost three decades, which almost represents the life of the author; It is based on the heraldic, genealogical, chivalric and nobiliary science that the author has acquired with the foundation of the Italian Heraldic Academy and the publication of the newspaper "Giornale araldico-genealogical". Surnames, such as Graffigna, are recorded in alphabetical order. The work also includes weapons, heraldry and history of the surname Graffigna, which includes historical data of the family with its location, its titles, etc.

One of the most distinctive qualities of heraldry is the use of a limited palette of colours and patterns, usually referred to as tinctures. These are divided into three categories, known as metals, colours, and furs.

Next we are going to see the meanings of three tinctures:

1) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.

2) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.

3) PURPLE: Justice, Wit, Truth, Greatness, Wisdom and Love; those who wear this color are obliged to defend the Prince defending ecclesiastical people.

Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:

* MERMAID: The Mermaid is a symbol of Eloquence and Seduction.

* AXE: The Axe symbolizes Death caused to the enemy, and also an ax or wick to illuminate.

* FIRE: The Fire is a symbol of Magnanimity, Burning and Promptness in performances or intellectual tasks.

* ROOK: The Rooks symbolize the Captain who defends his fortress.

* SCEPTER: The Scepter represents Dignity.

* RABBIT: The Rabbit symbolizes Love of letters or One who enjoys a peaceable and retired life.

* CRICKET: The Cricket is a symbol of the Irresolute and Inconstant Lover.

* YOKE: The Yoke symbolizes Unity.

* The family name Graffigna appears in the list of last names of Heraldry & Crests so its complete history, crest and coat of arms or heraldic shields can be known on his website: http://www.heraldrycrests.com/

Heraldry for family name Graffigna as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Graffigna

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