A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beccaria family of Italy.
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mindJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'azur à l'aigle de sa.”
The Beccaria arms were recorded in Vérone, 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.
Reigning in Italy when the Beccaria arms are first recorded.
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.
The Beccaria family name originates from the northern regions of Italy, where it became well-established during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "beccaro," which historically referred to a butcher or a person involved in the livestock trade. By the late 18th century, the family had secured a notable presence in the city of Verona. Records from 1775 indicate that members of the Beccaria family were active participants in the social and civic life of the city during this era. Over the centuries, the family name spread across various Italian provinces, often associated with local administration and land management. Their history reflects the broader movement of families who transitioned from trade-based origins to becoming recognized figures within their local communities.
a beak or a goat
