A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Barrile family of Italy.
Reg. 1863 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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'azur au griffon d'or; au lambel de gu., br. sur le col du griffon.”
NaplesNaples, c. 1775
Where the Barrile Arms Were Recorded
Naples
Map of Italy showing where the Barrile arms are recorded
The Barrile arms were recorded in Naples, c. 1775.
Naples was the largest city in Italy and the seat of a kingdom. Its noble houses were numerous, and the kingdom kept formal lists of the families entitled to arms, which is why so many appear in the records.
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 Barrile 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 Naples.
Origin & History of the Barrile Family in Italy
The family name Barrile has deep roots in the vibrant culture of Naples, where records confirm members of the family were well-established by 1775. The name is believed to originate from the Italian word "barile," which translates to a barrel or cask. In medieval times, surnames were often chosen based on a person's trade, and it is likely that early ancestors were skilled craftsmen who made or traded these wooden containers. During the eighteenth century, Naples was a major center for commerce and maritime trade, making the production of barrels essential for transporting wine, oil, and other goods. By settling in this busy port city, the Barrile family became part of the local merchant class that helped drive the economy of the Kingdom of Naples. Over generations, the name transitioned from a simple occupational description to a permanent family identity that persisted long after the original trade evolved.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
barile
A wooden container or cask used for storage.
This name
BarrileAn occupational name for a barrel maker or a merchant who dealt in casks.
also spelled
Barril
Barilla
Bareel
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Napoli, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
Colletta, Pietro, Storia del Reame di Napoli dal 1734 sino al 1825, 1834
De Stefano, Francesco, Storia di Napoli dalle origini ai giorni nostri, 1961
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labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
griffinValour and vigilance, guarding great treasure
