A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Armellini family of Italy.
Reg. 3060 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“D'or à trois chev. de sa.”
Italyc. 1775
Where the Armellini Arms Were Recorded
Venice
Map of Italy showing where the Armellini arms are recorded
The Armellini arms were recorded in Italy, c. 1775.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Venice.
Venice ran on trade, and its great families were merchants before they were anything else. The city kept a formal list of its noble houses, and a name on that list carried arms as a matter of record.
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 Armellini 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 Armellini Family in Italy
The Armellini family name is rooted in the linguistic traditions of Northern Italy, specifically deriving from the Italian word "armellino," which refers to the ermine, a small animal known for its white winter fur. Historically, surnames often originated from nicknames related to a person's appearance, trade, or character, and it is likely that an early ancestor was associated with the fur trade or admired for the qualities symbolized by the animal. By the year 1775, the family was well-established within the social and economic fabric of Venice. During this period, Venice served as a major hub for maritime commerce and artistic innovation, providing a vibrant environment for families to build their reputations. As the family grew, they integrated into the local Venetian community, contributing to the city's unique cultural identity through their professional and civic engagements.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Armellino
Derived from the Latin armellinus meaning little ermine or weasel.
This name
ArmelliniA patronymic or plural form referring to descendants of someone nicknamed for the ermine.
also spelled
Armelliny
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
State Archives of Venice (Archivio di Stato di Venezia), Anagrafe di Venezia
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