A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cesana family of Italy.
Reg. 8390 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“D'arg. à l'aigle ép. de sa., chaque tête cour. d'or, ch. sur son estomac d'un écusson circulaire de gu. à la fasce d'herm.”
ItalyTrévise, c. 1775
Where the Cesana Arms Were Recorded
Trévise
Map of Italy showing where the Cesana arms are recorded
The Cesana arms were recorded in Trévise, 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 Cesana 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 Cesana Family in Italy
The family name Cesana originates from the northern regions of Italy, with deep historical roots tied to the Veneto area. By the late eighteenth century, the family established a notable presence in the city of Treviso, where records confirm their residence by 1775. The name itself is likely a topographic surname, which was a common way for families to identify themselves based on the specific location or land they occupied. During this period, families in Treviso were often involved in the local agricultural economy or the vibrant trade networks that defined the region near Venice. As the family grew, they became part of the social fabric of the city, contributing to the local community through their work and daily life. This history reflects the broader movement of families across Northern Italy who settled in established urban centers to build stable lives and legacies for future generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Caesius
A Latin cognomen derived from the word for bluish-gray eyes.
This name
CesanaA locative surname referring to individuals originating from the town of Cesana.
also spelled
Sesana
Cesane
Sezana
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Treviso, Stato delle anime della parrocchia di San Leonardo, 1775
De Felice, Emidio, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
Olivieri, Dante, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1953
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
