A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cassio family of Italy.
Reg. 1885 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Coupé: au 1 de gu. au croiss. d'arg., acc. de deux étoiles du même, posées dans les cantons du chef; au 2 fascé d'arg. et de gu., de quatre pièces. Cq. cour. C.: une aigle iss. de sa., bq. et cour. d'or.”
DalmatiaDalmatia, c. 1775
Where the Cassio Arms Were Recorded
Map of Italy showing where the Cassio arms are recorded
The Cassio arms were recorded in Dalmatia, c. 1775.
Dalmatia was a string of walled towns along the Adriatic coast, each with its own leading families. Sea trade made them wealthy, and the towns kept lists of the houses entitled to arms.
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 Cassio 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 Dalmatia.
Origin & History of the Cassio Family in Italy
The family name Cassio carries a rich history rooted in the coastal regions of the Adriatic Sea. By the late 18th century, records confirm that members of the family were well-established in Dalmatia, a province that served as a vital crossroads between Mediterranean cultures. During this period, the region was a melting pot of Venetian, Slavic, and Austro-Hungarian influences, which shaped the lives and movements of those living there. Families like the Cassios often occupied roles within the local maritime trade or administrative sectors, taking advantage of the busy ports that connected the Balkans to the rest of Europe. Their presence in Dalmatia by 1775 suggests a long-standing connection to the land and the sea, reflecting a history defined by regional stability and the exchange of ideas across the Adriatic.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cassius
Derived from the Latin word for hollow or empty.
This name
CassioAn Italian surname originating from the Roman family name, often associated with vanity or emptiness.
also spelled
Cassie
Cassius
Cassia
Kashio
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Katić, Lovre. Pregled povijesti grada Splita. 1938
State Archives in Zadar (Državni arhiv u Zadru), Zbirka matičnih knjiga
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
