A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Capra family of Italy.
Reg. 8060 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 un bouc ramp. de sa., accorné d'or.”
ItalyVicence, c. 1775
Where the Capra Arms Were Recorded
Vicence
Map of Italy showing where the Capra arms are recorded
The Capra arms were recorded in Vicence, 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 Capra 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 Capra Family in Italy
The surname Capra is deeply rooted in the Italian language, as it is derived from the word for goat. In historical contexts, this name often served as a descriptive nickname for individuals who were either goat herders or known for their agile, energetic personalities. By the year 1775, the Capra family was well-established in the city of Vicenza, a region in Northern Italy known for its rich architectural history and long-standing social structures. During this era, families in Vicenza were often deeply integrated into the local economy and civic life. The presence of the Capra name in official records from this period suggests that the family had successfully transitioned from their rural origins into the urban fabric of the city. Over time, the name became a permanent fixture in the local community, reflecting the broader patterns of family development and settlement throughout the Veneto region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Capra
Latin term for a female goat.
This name
CapraAn occupational surname for a goatherd or a nickname for someone with goat-like traits.
also spelled
Kapra
Caprah
Capraa
Related arms
Werdenbergsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Mantese, Giovanni, Memorie storiche della Chiesa vicentina, 1954
Archivio di Stato di Vicenza, Anagrafe storica della città di Vicenza, 1775
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goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
goatOne who wins by diplomacy rather than force
