A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Casalini family of Italy.
Reg. 1727 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or chapé de gu.; au chef d'or, ch. d'un lion iss. de gu., tenant entre ses pattes une croisette du même.”
ItalyRovigo, c. 1725
Where the Casalini Arms Were Recorded
Rovigo
Map of Italy showing where the Casalini arms are recorded
The Casalini arms were recorded in Rovigo, c. 1725.
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.
Victor Amadeus II of Savoy
Sovereign of the period
Victor Amadeus II of Savoy
1675–1730
Reigning in Italy when the Casalini 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 Casalini Family in Italy
The family name Casalini originates from the Italian word "casale," which refers to a small rural settlement or a farmhouse. Historically, this name was likely used to describe people who lived in or managed these agricultural estates in the northern regions of Italy. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Rovigo. Records from 1725 confirm that members of the Casalini family were integrated into the local community during this period, likely participating in the agricultural and commercial life that defined the Veneto region. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of Rovigo, contributing to the local economy and the development of the area through their work on the land and within the town.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Casa
Latin term for a cottage, hut, or small house.
This name
CasaliniRefers to someone who lived in or near a small house or cottage.
also spelled
Casalino
Kasalini
Casaliny
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
G.B. di Crollalanza, Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti, 1886
Emidio De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
Archivio di Stato di Rovigo, Stato delle anime della Parrocchia di San Francesco, 1725
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
cross symbolChristian faith and service
lionCourage, strength and royalty
