A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Allè family of Italy.
Reg. 9646 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur au lion d'or; à la bande d'arg., br. sur le tout, cette bande bordée en haut de gu. et en bas de sin.; au chef d'azur, ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis d'or, rangées entre les quatre pendants d'un lambel de gu.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Allè Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Allè arms are recorded
The Allè arms were recorded in Bologne, 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 Allè 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 Allè Family in Italy
The family name Allè traces its established roots to the historic city of Bologna, where records confirm members of the family were living by 1775. During this period, Bologna was a prominent center of culture and trade within the Papal States, attracting families who were often involved in the city’s thriving artisan guilds or academic circles. The name itself likely evolved from regional linguistic variations common in northern Italy, reflecting the way local dialects shaped surnames during the eighteenth century. As residents of such a significant urban hub, the early members of the Allè family were part of a society that valued education, commerce, and civic participation. Their presence in the city archives suggests that they were settled citizens who contributed to the social and economic fabric of Bologna during a time of great transition in Italian history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Alanus
A Latinized name of uncertain Celtic or Germanic origin.
This name
AllèA patronymic or locative surname derived from the personal name Alan, signifying harmony or handsome.
also spelled
Alley
Allee
Alay
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Bologna, Stato civile della Restaurazione
Fanti, Mario, Le famiglie bolognesi, 1975
Comune di Bologna, Anagrafe storica della città di Bologna
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
