A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cipolla family of Italy.
Reg. 9373 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 un oignon de gu., feuillé de sin. Cq. cour. C.: l'oignon, entre deux prob. d'arg.; ou: une aigle de sa., cour. d'or.”
ItalyVérone, c. 1775
Where the Cipolla Arms Were Recorded
Vérone
Map of Italy showing where the Cipolla arms are recorded
The Cipolla 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 Cipolla 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 Cipolla Family in Italy
The family name Cipolla is deeply rooted in the linguistic and agricultural traditions of Northern Italy. The word itself translates to onion, which suggests that the name likely began as a nickname for a merchant who sold produce or perhaps a farmer who cultivated these vegetables. By the late 18th century, the family established a notable presence in the city of Verona. During this period, Verona was a major cultural and economic hub under the influence of the Republic of Venice and later the Austrian Empire. Families living in this region often held roles in local administration or trade, contributing to the vibrant urban life of the city. As the family grew, they became part of the historical fabric of the Veneto region, reflecting the common practice of adopting surnames based on daily life and local surroundings.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
cepa
Latin term for an onion or bulbous plant.
This name
CipollaAn occupational name for a grower or seller of onions.
also spelled
Cipola
Seepola
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Fasoli, Gina. Storia di Verona. 1953
Archivio di Stato di Verona, Anagrafe storica della città di Verona
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