A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Acquarone family of Italy.
Reg. 2335 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
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)
“D'arg. à l'aigle de sa., cour. du même.”
ItalyGènes, c. 1775
Where the Acquarone Arms Were Recorded
Gènes
Map of Italy showing where the Acquarone arms are recorded
The Acquarone arms were recorded in Gènes, 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 Acquarone 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 Acquarone Family in Italy
The Acquarone family name is deeply rooted in the coastal history of Liguria, Italy, with documented evidence placing the family in Genoa by 1775. The name itself is derived from the Italian word "acqua," which suggests that the family’s early ancestors likely lived near a significant water source or worked in a trade related to water management, such as canal building or irrigation. During the late 18th century, Genoa was a bustling maritime hub, and families like the Acquarones were often integrated into the city’s active merchant and professional classes. By establishing themselves in this major port city, the family became part of a vibrant social landscape defined by trade, navigation, and urban development. Over time, the name became a stable fixture within the region, reflecting the family's long-standing connection to the geography and culture of the Italian Riviera.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aqua
Latin term referring to water or a body of water.
This name
AcquaroneDerived from a topographic location near a significant water source or stream.
also spelled
Aquarone
Akwaron
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gastaldi, Mario, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1970
Archivio di Stato di Genova, Stato Civile della Restaurazione, 1815–1837
Emidio De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
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