A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cerioli family of Italy.
Reg. 5547 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lampLearning, watchfulness and light in darkness
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 recoupé d'or sur arg., à l'aigle de sa., cour. d'or, br. sur le coupé; au 2 d'azur à trois chandelles d'or, allumées de gu., rangées en fasce.”
ItalyMilan, c. 1775
Where the Cerioli Arms Were Recorded
Milan
Map of Italy showing where the Cerioli arms are recorded
The Cerioli arms were recorded in Milan, 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 Cerioli 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 Cerioli Family in Italy
The Cerioli family name is deeply rooted in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, with a documented presence in Milan dating back to at least 1775. The name is believed to be a topographic or occupational surname, likely derived from the Italian word "cerro," which refers to the Turkey oak tree. In the social structure of eighteenth-century Milan, families with this name were often associated with the skilled artisan classes or the burgeoning merchant groups that helped define the city’s economy. As Milan underwent significant administrative changes during this period, the Cerioli family became part of the urban fabric that supported the city's transition into a major center for trade and culture. By settling in such a prominent metropolitan hub, early members of the family were positioned to participate in the civic and professional life of a region known for its industrious spirit and historical significance.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cerealis
Derived from Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and grain.
This name
CerioliRefers to a person associated with the cultivation or trade of grain.
also spelled
Serioli
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Milano, Stato civile della Restaurazione, Milano
Dante Olivieri, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 2001
Emidio De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
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eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lampLearning, watchfulness and light in darkness
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lampLearning, watchfulness and light in darkness
