A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Chiodo family of Italy.
Reg. 3901 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à trois clous accostés et appointés de sa., acc. aux 2 et 3 d'une rose d'or, et aux 1 et 4 d'un éclat de planche d'or, en bande, mouv. des cantons.”
ItalyVérone, c. 1775
Where the Chiodo Arms Were Recorded
Vérone
Map of Italy showing where the Chiodo arms are recorded
The Chiodo 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 Chiodo 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 Chiodo Family in Italy
The surname Chiodo originates from the Italian word for a nail, which suggests that the family’s earliest ancestors likely worked as blacksmiths or metalworkers. During the medieval period, it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their specific trade or a tool they used daily. By the year 1775, historical records confirm that members of the Chiodo family were well-established residents of Verona. Living in this northern Italian city, the family was part of a region known for its strong tradition of craftsmanship and trade guilds. As the family grew, they became deeply integrated into the local community, contributing to the social and economic life of Verona for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Clavus
A Latin term referring to a nail or a spike.
This name
ChiodoAn occupational surname for a nail maker or a person with a stubborn personality.
also spelled
Chiodi
Kyodo
Kiodo
Shiodo
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
State Archives of Verona (Archivio di Stato di Verona). Stato Civile della Restaurazione, 1815–1865
Diocesan Archive of Verona (Archivio Storico Diocesano di Verona). Registri dei battesimi e dei matrimoni, 1770–1780
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
