A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Casabianca family of France.
Reg. 5468 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 de gu. à une tour sommée à sen. d'une guérite et adextrée d'un cyprès, le tout d'arg.; au 2 d'or à un arbre de sin., sommé d'une colombe d'arg.”
FranceCorse, c. 1808
Where the Casabianca Arms Were Recorded
Corse
Map of France showing where the Casabianca arms are recorded
The Casabianca arms were recorded in Corse, c. 1808.
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 France in this period.
Napoleon
Sovereign of the period
Napoleon
1804–1814
Reigning in France when the Casabianca arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of France.
Origin & History of the Casabianca Family in France
The Casabianca family name originates from the rugged and mountainous island of Corsica, where it has been deeply rooted for centuries. The name itself translates to white house, which likely referred to a prominent family estate or a specific landmark in their ancestral village. By the early nineteenth century, the family had established itself as a significant force in Corsican society, particularly through their involvement in military and political life. During this period, members of the family were known for their strong loyalty to their home island and their service to the French state. Their influence grew steadily as they integrated into the administrative structures of the time, helping to shape the local history of the region. This transition from local landholders to figures of national importance solidified the family’s reputation as a distinguished lineage within the Mediterranean world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Casa Bianca
Derived from the Latin casa meaning cottage and bianca meaning white.
This name
CasabiancaRefers to a person who lived in or originated from a white house.
also spelled
Kasabianca
Casabianka
Kasabianka
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Arrighi, Jean-Marie and Olivier Jehasse, Histoire de la Corse et des Corses, 2008
Casabianca, Raphaël, La famille de Casabianca, 1999
Archives Départementales de la Corse-du-Sud, État civil et recensements de la commune de Vescovato, 1808
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
