A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Camilla family of Italy.
Reg. 8424 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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'arg. à la fasce d'or.”
ItalyRome, c. 1775
Where the Camilla Arms Were Recorded
Rome
Map of Italy showing where the Camilla arms are recorded
The Camilla arms were recorded in Rome, 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 Camilla 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 Camilla Family in Italy
The name Camilla carries a deep connection to the history of ancient Rome, originating from the Latin word *camillus*, which described a young attendant who assisted priests during sacred rituals. By the time the family was firmly established in Rome in 1775, the name had long been associated with nobility and classical tradition. During the eighteenth century, families living in the city often held positions within the church or the local administration, reflecting the social stability of the era. The presence of the Camilla family in Rome during this period suggests they were part of the urban fabric that defined the city before the major political shifts of the nineteenth century. Their history is tied to the enduring legacy of Roman culture, where names were frequently chosen to honor the virtues and roles of their ancestors.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Camillus
A young person serving as an acolyte in ancient Roman religious rituals.
This name
CamillaDerived from the Latin term for a noble youth or attendant in religious ceremonies.
also spelled
Camille
Camylla
Kamila
Related arms
Camillevariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Fucilla, Joseph G. Our Italian Surnames. 1949
Archivio di Stato di Roma, Stato civile della Restaurazione
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
