A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Angeli family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 0295 · Austrian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
cross symbolChristian faith and service
keyGuardianship, and the office of a steward
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Parti: au 1 coupé d'arg. sur azur, à deux clés de l'un en l'autre, passées en saut., les pannetons en haut, acc. en chef d'une croisette de gu. entre les pannetons, et en p. d'une rose de gu. entre les anneaux; au 2 coupé d'azur sur arg.,”
Austriac. 1569
Where the Angeli Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Angeli arms are recorded
The Angeli arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1569.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried 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.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1569
Granting Authority for the Angeli Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor
1564–1576
Reigning in Austria when the Angeli arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Angeli Family in Austria
The family name Angeli holds deep roots in the mountainous region of Tyrol, where records confirm members of the family were established by the year 1569. During this period, the name was closely tied to the social and economic shifts occurring in the Alpine territories of the Holy Roman Empire. Families like the Angeli often rose to prominence through roles in local administration, trade, or the management of land within the rugged valleys of the Austrian Alps. As the region served as a vital crossroads for travel and commerce between Italy and Northern Europe, the family likely benefited from the movement of goods and ideas across the mountain passes. Over the following centuries, the name became woven into the regional identity of Tyrol, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of those who lived in this challenging and historically significant landscape.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“De sa. à trois bandes d'arg.; au chef de ......, ch. d'un lion léopardé de ......”
ItalyTrévise, c. 1775
Where the Angeli Arms Were Recorded
Trévise
Map of Italy showing where the Angeli arms are recorded
The Angeli arms were recorded in Trévise, 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 Austria when the Angeli 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 Angeli Family in Italy
The surname Angeli is deeply rooted in the Italian tradition of naming families after religious concepts, as it derives from the word for angels. While the name appears in various regions across the peninsula, historical records confirm that members of the Angeli family were firmly established in the city of Treviso by 1775. During this period, Treviso was a significant center within the Republic of Venice, and families like the Angeli often participated in the local social and economic life of the Veneto region. Because the name was associated with spiritual protection and divine messengers, it was frequently adopted by families who held prominent roles in their local parishes or civic administrations. By the late eighteenth century, the Angeli family had become a recognized part of the urban fabric of Treviso, contributing to the cultural and historical identity of the city long before the unification of Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Angelus
Latin term derived from Greek meaning messenger or divine envoy.
This name
AngeliRefers to a person associated with angels or one who acts as a messenger.
also spelled
Angely
Anghelie
Anjelee
Related arms
Jeppemasimilar arms
Angelyvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Huter, Franz, Tiroler Urkundenbuch, 1937
Tappeiner, Josef, Tiroler Familiennamen, 1952
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Tiroler Landtafel
Tiroler Landesarchiv, Verfachbücher
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
cross symbolChristian faith and service
keyGuardianship, and the office of a steward
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
cross symbolChristian faith and service
keyGuardianship, and the office of a steward
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
