A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Astore family of Italy.
Reg. 8023 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Tiercé en fasce: au 1 d'or à l'aigle de sa., arm. du champ; au 2 d'arg. à un château de gu., sommé d'une tour sans crénelures du même; ledit château adextré d'un serpent de sin., courbé en demi-cercle, la courbe en haut, la tête à sen., percé d'un javelot d'arg. en bande, le fer en bas, et senestré d'un arbre au nat., en barre, mouv. de la base du château; au 3 barré d'arg. et d'azur.”
ItalyMilan, c. 1775
Where the Astore Arms Were Recorded
Milan
Map of Italy showing where the Astore arms are recorded
The Astore arms were recorded in Milan, 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 Astore 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 Astore Family in Italy
The Astore family name traces its roots to the vibrant cultural landscape of Northern Italy, with confirmed records placing the family in Milan by 1775. During this period, Milan was a major center for trade, administration, and artistic growth under the influence of the Habsburg monarchy. The name itself is thought to be derived from the Italian word "astore," which refers to a type of hawk. This suggests that early ancestors may have been associated with falconry, a prestigious activity often practiced by the nobility and landed gentry of the time. As the family established themselves in the city, they likely participated in the local merchant or professional classes that defined Milanese society during the late eighteenth century. By settling in such a prominent urban hub, the Astore family became part of the historical fabric of Lombardy, contributing to the region's long tradition of commerce and civic life.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Astur
Latin term for a type of hawk or bird of prey.
This name
AstoreAn occupational or descriptive name for a falconer or someone resembling a hawk.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Milano, Stato civile della Restaurazione
Archivio Storico Civico di Milano, Anagrafe storica
Crollalanza, Giovan Battista di, Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane, 1886
Fumagalli, Giuseppe, Milano: panorama di una città, 1927
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
serpentWisdom, healing and prudence
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
