A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Armano family of Italy.
Reg. 4670 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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. sur sin., le gu. ch. d'un lion naiss. d'arg., mouv. du coupé; au chef d'or, ch. d'une aigle de sa.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Armano Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Armano arms are recorded
The Armano 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 Armano 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 Armano Family in Italy
The Armano family name carries a deep connection to the historic city of Bologna, Italy, where records confirm their presence as early as 1775. The name itself likely evolved from the Germanic given name Herman, which translates to "man of the army" or "warrior." Over many generations, this name shifted through various regional dialects before settling into the form used today. By the late 18th century, families bearing this name were well-established within the social and economic fabric of the Emilia-Romagna region. They lived during a time of significant cultural change in Italy, contributing to the local community as artisans, merchants, or landowners. While the specific origins of every branch remain complex, the family name serves as a lasting link to the vibrant urban life of 18th-century Bologna.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Armann
Derived from the Germanic elements for army or warrior and man.
This name
ArmanoAn Italian surname denoting a soldier or a man of the army.
also spelled
Armann
Arman
Related arms
Armanvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Bologna, Stato civile della Restaurazione
Dolfi, Pompeo Scipione, Cronologia delle famiglie nobili di Bologna, 1670
Fanti, Mario, Le famiglie bolognesi, 1997
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
