A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Casella family of England.
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Ar. three bars gemelles sa”
The Casella arms were recorded in Middlesex, c. 1620.
Middlesex was the county around London, and City money flowed straight into it. Merchants and officials bought estates within reach of the capital, and a new estate brought a coat of arms with it.
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 England in this period.
Reigning in England when the Casella arms are first recorded.
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
The surname Casella originates from the Italian word *casa*, which means house or cottage. Historically, this name was often used as a topographic descriptor for someone who lived in a small dwelling or a specific homestead. By the year 1620, members of the family had established a presence in Middlesex, England, suggesting that the lineage had migrated from the Mediterranean to the British Isles during a period of increased travel and trade. These early settlers likely integrated into the local community by working in skilled trades or agriculture. Over time, the name evolved from a simple description of a residence into a permanent family identifier that was passed down through generations. This transition reflects the broader movement of people across Europe who carried their cultural identities and family names into new regions.
Latin word meaning a small house, hut, or cottage.
