A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Astudillo family of Italy.
Reg. 2718 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
foxWit and wisdom in defence
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de gu. au château sommé de trois tourelles d'or, ouv. du champ; aux 2 et 3 d'azur à un arbre d'or, acc. d'un renard pass. d'arg., br. sur le pied du fût.”
ItalyFlorence, c. 1775
Where the Astudillo Arms Were Recorded
Florence
Map of Italy showing where the Astudillo arms are recorded
The Astudillo arms were recorded in Florence, 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 Astudillo 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 Astudillo Family in Italy
The Astudillo family name originates from the town of Astudillo in the province of Palencia, Spain. The name is topographic, meaning it was originally used to identify people who came from that specific location. While the name has deep roots in the Iberian Peninsula, historical records confirm that members of the family established a presence in Florence, Italy, by 1775. During this period, Florence was a major hub for trade and diplomacy, attracting families from across Europe who sought new opportunities in the city's vibrant urban center. These early Astudillos likely integrated into the local merchant or professional classes, contributing to the cultural and economic life of the region while maintaining their distinct ancestral identity.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Astur
Refers to the ancient Astures people from the Iberian Peninsula.
This name
AstudilloA topographic or habitational name denoting someone who originated from the region of Asturias.
also spelled
Astudeeo
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Mogrobejo, Endika de. Diccionario hispano de apellidos y blasones. 1995
Faure, Roberto, María Asunción Ribes, and Antonio García. Diccionario de apellidos españoles. 2001
Archivio di Stato di Firenze, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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foxWit and wisdom in defence
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
foxWit and wisdom in defence
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
