A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Barbo family of Italy.
Reg. 0813 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
bullValour and generosity
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“De gu. au taureau d'or, pass. sur une terrasse de sin., acc. de trois étoiles du sec., 2 en chef, et 1 entre le taureau et la terrasse. Cq. cour. C.: trois pl. d'aut., une de gu. entre deux d'or.”
ItalyMilan, c. 1775
Where the Barbo Arms Were Recorded
Milan
Map of Italy showing where the Barbo arms are recorded
The Barbo 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 Barbo 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 Barbo Family in Italy
The Barbo family name has deep roots in the northern Italian region of Lombardy, where members of the lineage were firmly established in Milan by 1775. Historians often link the origins of the name to the medieval period, suggesting it may have evolved from local nicknames or descriptive terms used to identify individuals in the bustling urban centers of the time. During the late 18th century, families like the Barbos were often part of the professional or merchant classes who helped shape the city’s economic and social life. As residents of Milan, they lived through a time of significant political transition as the region moved between various European powers. By maintaining a consistent presence in the city, the family became part of the long and complex story of Milanese urban history, contributing to the cultural fabric of the city for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Barba
Latin term referring to facial hair or a beard.
This name
BarboA nickname derived from the Latin word for beard, likely denoting a bearded man.
also spelled
Barboe
Barbou
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Cantu, Cesare. Storia di Milano. 1857
Verri, Pietro. Storia di Milano. 1783
Archivio di Stato di Milano, Stato civile della restaurazione
Archivio Storico Civico di Milano, Anagrafe storica
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
bullValour and generosity
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
bullValour and generosity
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
