A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Ascoli family of Italy.
Reg. 2152 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“D'arg. à la bande d'azur, acc. de trois étoiles du même; au chef du sec., ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis d'or [Armes de Pape Nicolas IV, mort le 4 avril 1292].”
Italyc. 1775
Where the Ascoli Arms Were Recorded
Venice
Map of Italy showing where the Ascoli arms are recorded
The Ascoli 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 Ascoli 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 Ascoli Family in Italy
The family name Ascoli is a locative surname, meaning it was originally derived from the Italian city of Ascoli Piceno. During the medieval period, families often adopted the names of their hometowns as a way to identify their origins when they moved to new regions. By the late eighteenth century, members of the Ascoli family had established a significant presence in the bustling trade hub of Venice. Records confirm their residence in this city by 1775, a time when Venice served as a major center for commerce and cultural exchange. As the family integrated into Venetian society, they became part of the city's complex social fabric, likely contributing to its vibrant mercantile and professional life. The transition from the Marche region to the Venetian lagoon reflects the broader patterns of migration that shaped many Italian families during the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Asculum
Latin name for the ancient Picenum settlement meaning little hill.
This name
AscoliRefers to a person originating from the city of Ascoli Piceno.
also spelled
Ascoly
Askoli
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Crollalanza, Giovan Battista di, Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti, 1886
De Felice, Emidio, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
Archivio di Stato di Venezia, Anagrafi di cittadini e forestieri, 1775
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
