A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Concordia family of Italy.
Reg. 2836 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Fascé d'arg. et d'azur; au lion de gu., arm., lamp. et cour. d'or, br. sur le tout.”
Italyc. 1775
Where the Concordia Arms Were Recorded
Venice
Map of Italy showing where the Concordia arms are recorded
The Concordia arms were recorded in Italy, c. 1775.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Venice.
Venice ran on trade, and its great families were merchants before they were anything else. The city kept a formal list of its noble houses, and a name on that list carried arms as a matter of record.
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 Concordia 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 Concordia Family in Italy
The family name Concordia carries a deep connection to the cultural and social fabric of Venice during the late eighteenth century. By 1775, records indicate that members of the family were already established within the city, a time when Venice was a bustling center of trade and artistic achievement. The name itself is derived from the Latin word for harmony or agreement, which suggests that early ancestors may have been associated with civic roles, legal mediation, or the promotion of peace within the Venetian Republic. As the family navigated the complex social hierarchies of the city, they likely contributed to the local economy and the unique maritime culture that defined Venetian life before the fall of the Republic. Their presence in such a prominent location highlights a history rooted in the stability and intellectual traditions of one of Europe’s most influential historical cities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Concordia
Latin term meaning agreement, harmony, or union of hearts.
This name
ConcordiaRefers to a person who lived in harmony or was associated with peace.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Venezia, Anagrafi di Popolazione
Lane, Frederic C., Venice: A Maritime Republic, 1973
Norwich, John Julius, A History of Venice, 1982
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
lionCourage, strength and royalty
