A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Capellini family of Italy.
Reg. 5726 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Coupé: au 1 d'arg. au lion naiss. de gu., mouv. du coupé, tenant de ses pattes un chapeau de sa., panaché à dextre d'une pl. d'aut. de gu.; au 2 de gu. à une étoile (5) d'or. Au chef de l'écu d'azur, ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis d'or, rangées entre les quatre pendants d'un lambel de gu.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Capellini Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Capellini arms are recorded
The Capellini arms were recorded in Bologne, 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 Capellini 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 Capellini Family in Italy
The surname Capellini is deeply rooted in the culinary and cultural landscape of northern Italy, specifically within the Emilia-Romagna region. The name is derived from the Italian word *capelli*, which translates to little hairs, and it was historically used as a descriptive nickname for individuals with fine or notable hair. By 1775, records confirm that members of the Capellini family were well-established residents of Bologna, a city renowned for its ancient university and its status as a center for trade and pasta production. During this period, families in Bologna often identified with specific guilds or local parishes, and the Capellini name became synonymous with the industrious middle class that helped define the city’s identity. As the family grew, they integrated into the social fabric of the region, contributing to the local traditions and the development of the city’s famous gastronomic heritage.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
cappello
A covering for the head or a hat.
This name
CapelliniA diminutive form referring to someone who wore a small hat or a hat maker.
also spelled
Capelini
Capeliny
Related arms
Backersimilar arms
Schmid de Schmidfeldsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Archivio di Stato di Bologna. Stato Civile della Restaurazione, Serie dei registri parrocchiali. 1775
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
