A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Capellari family of Italy.
Reg. 6345 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 l'aigle ép. de sa., bq. et m. de gu., soutenue d'une terrasse de sin., ayant une étoile d'or entre les cols, le tout surm. d'un chapeau de sa.”
ItalyLegnago, c. 1775
Where the Capellari Arms Were Recorded
Legnago
Map of Italy showing where the Capellari arms are recorded
The Capellari arms were recorded in Legnago, 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 Capellari 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 Capellari Family in Italy
The Capellari family name originates from the northern regions of Italy, specifically within the Veneto area. By the late 18th century, the family established a notable presence in the town of Legnago. The name itself is derived from the Italian word *cappellaro*, which historically referred to a maker or seller of hats. During this period, many surnames were chosen based on a person's trade or craft, suggesting that the earliest ancestors of the family were skilled artisans who contributed to the local economy. As the family settled in Legnago, they became integrated into the social and civic fabric of the town, transitioning from their origins as craftsmen into established members of the community. This evolution reflects the broader historical trend of Italian families settling in specific municipalities to build long-term roots and professional legacies.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
cappa
A Latin term for a hooded cloak or cape.
This name
CapellariAn occupational surname for a maker or seller of hooded cloaks or capes.
also spelled
Kapellari
Capellary
Capellarri
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Marcato, Carla. I nomi di luogo e di persona. 2009
Archivio di Stato di Verona, Stato Civile Napoleonico, Legnago
Archivio Parrocchiale di Legnago, Libri dei Battezzati
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
