A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Aragona family of Italy.
Reg. 7341 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à cinq pals de gu.; à la bord. comp. d'azur et d'arg. de 26 pièces.”
NaplesNaples, c. 1775
Where the Aragona Arms Were Recorded
Naples
Map of Italy showing where the Aragona arms are recorded
The Aragona arms were recorded in Naples, c. 1775.
Naples was the largest city in Italy and the seat of a kingdom. Its noble houses were numerous, and the kingdom kept formal lists of the families entitled to arms, which is why so many appear in the records.
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 Aragona 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 Naples.
Origin & History of the Aragona Family in Italy
The family name Aragona carries a deep connection to the history of the Italian peninsula, specifically within the region of Naples. While the name originates from the Spanish Kingdom of Aragon, it became firmly established in Southern Italy during the centuries when the Spanish Crown held significant political influence over the Kingdom of Naples. By the late eighteenth century, the family was well-integrated into the local social fabric, with records confirming their presence in Naples by 1775. During this period, families bearing this name were often involved in the complex administrative and professional life of the city. As the name transitioned from its foreign roots to a local identity, it became a marker of a lineage that had navigated the shifting power dynamics of Mediterranean history. This evolution reflects the broader movement of people and influence that defined Naples as a major cultural hub during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Aragon
Derived from the Aragon River or the region in northeastern Spain.
This name
AragonaRefers to a person originating from the Kingdom of Aragon or the Aragonese region.
also spelled
Aragonae
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Colletta, Pietro, Storia del Reame di Napoli dal 1734 sino al 1825, 1834
Archivio di Stato di Napoli, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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paleMilitary strength, and a fortified defence
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