A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Arcamone family of Italy.
Reg. 8511 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bridgeOne who joins what was divided
columnFortitude and constancy
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 de gu. à une arche soutenue de deux colonnes d'or, surm. d'une couronne du même, le tout accosté de deux glands effeuillés d'or, la tige en bas, mouv. du coupé; au 2 fascé d'or et de gu.”
NaplesNaples, c. 1775
Where the Arcamone Arms Were Recorded
Naples
Map of Italy showing where the Arcamone arms are recorded
The Arcamone 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 Arcamone 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 Arcamone Family in Italy
The Arcamone family name is deeply rooted in the vibrant history of Naples, where members of the lineage were firmly established by the year 1775. The name itself is believed to be a topographical surname, likely derived from the Italian word "arcamone," which historically referred to a specific type of heavy iron bolt or a locking mechanism used on gates and doors. This suggests that the earliest ancestors may have been skilled metalworkers or blacksmiths who earned their reputation through the creation of these essential security devices. By the late 18th century, the family was integrated into the urban fabric of the Kingdom of Naples, living during a period of significant cultural and architectural growth in the city. As residents of this bustling Mediterranean hub, the Arcamones were part of a society that valued craftsmanship and trade, traits that likely helped the family maintain their status and identity throughout the generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Arca
Latin term for a chest, coffer, or strongbox.
This name
ArcamoneLikely refers to a maker or keeper of chests or strongboxes.
also spelled
Arcamonn
Arcamont
Arkamone
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Archivio di Stato di Napoli, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bridgeOne who joins what was divided
columnFortitude and constancy
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bridgeOne who joins what was divided
columnFortitude and constancy
