Map of Italy showing where the Cavazos arms are recorded
The Cavazos arms were recorded in Vérone, 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 Cavazos 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 Cavazos Family in Italy
The surname Cavazos has deep roots that trace back to the Iberian Peninsula before spreading across the Atlantic to the Americas. By the late 18th century, the family had firmly established a presence in the region of Vérone, which was a significant area for colonial settlement and land development during that period. Members of the Cavazos family were often involved in the expansion of frontier territories, working as ranchers and landowners who helped shape the local economy. Their migration patterns reflect the broader movement of families seeking new opportunities in the Spanish borderlands. Over time, the name became synonymous with the development of these rural communities, as the family played a vital role in the social and political life of their new home. Through their dedication to agriculture and community leadership, the Cavazos family helped build the foundations of the society that exists in that region today.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cabaza
A Spanish term referring to a head or a pumpkin-shaped object.
This name
CavazosDerived from a topographic or occupational nickname for someone with a large head.
also spelled
Cavazoca
Kavazoka
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Alonzo, Armando C., Tejano Legacy: Rancheros and Settlers in South Texas, 1734–1900, 1998
Archivo General de la Nación, Provincias Internas, 1775
Chipman, Donald E. and Harriet Denise Joseph, Spanish Texas, 1519–1821, 2010
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
lionCourage, strength and royalty
