A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Castaldi family of Italy.
Reg. 3169 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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)
“Coupé d'or sur gu.; au lion de l'un en l'autre.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Castaldi Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Castaldi arms are recorded
The Castaldi arms were recorded in Bologne, 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 Castaldi 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 Castaldi Family in Italy
The surname Castaldi traces its roots to the medieval Italian term *gastaldo*, which referred to a steward or a high-ranking administrator who managed lands and property for a lord. Because this role was essential to the functioning of local estates, the name emerged independently in several regions across Italy as families took on the title of their profession. By 1775, the Castaldi family had established a notable presence in Bologna, a city known for its ancient university and vibrant trade culture. During this period, families with this name were often integrated into the urban fabric of the city, serving as property managers, legal professionals, or civic officials. The name reflects a history of service and administrative responsibility that allowed the family to maintain a stable position within the social structure of northern Italy for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Castaldus
A Latin term for a steward, bailiff, or estate manager.
This name
CastaldiRefers to a descendant or servant of a steward or estate administrator.
also spelled
Castaldo
Castalde
Castald
Kastaldi
Related arms
Castaldovariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Fucile, Antonio. I cognomi d'Italia. 1987
Archivio di Stato di Bologna, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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