A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Adamo family of Italy.
Reg. 7915 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé, de gu. au lion léopardé d'arg., sur azur à trois étoiles mal-ordonnées d'arg.; à la fasce d'or, br. sur le coupé.”
SicilySicily, c. 1775
Where the Adamo Arms Were Recorded
Sicily
Map of Italy showing where the Adamo arms are recorded
The Adamo arms were recorded in Sicily, c. 1775.
Sicily was ruled in turn by Normans, Germans, French and Spanish, and each left landed families behind. The island kept formal lists of its noble houses, which is why so many Sicilian names carry recorded arms.
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 Adamo 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 Sicily.
Origin & History of the Adamo Family in Italy
The surname Adamo is a patronymic name, which means it originated from the given name Adam. In the context of Italian history, the name gained popularity through religious influence, as it honors the biblical figure who represents the first man. By the time members of the family were documented in Sicily in 1775, the name had already been established across the island for generations as a common identifier for families. Because Sicily served as a crossroads for many different cultures throughout history, the name was often adopted by families living in rural agricultural communities. These early ancestors were likely part of the working class who helped shape the local economy and social structure of their towns. Over time, the name became deeply rooted in the regional identity of Sicily, reflecting a long lineage of families who lived and worked on the island long before the late eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Adam
Hebrew term meaning earth or to be red
This name
AdamoAn Italian patronymic surname derived from the biblical name meaning of the earth
also spelled
Adammo
Adama
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Caracausi, Girolamo. Dizionario onomastico della Sicilia. 1993
Archivio di Stato di Palermo, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
