A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Corio family of Italy.
Reg. 7314 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Coupé: au 1 de gu. au lion naiss. d'arg., mouv. du coupé; au 2 d'arg. à un C des manuscrits antiques d'azur.”
ItalyMilan, c. 1775
Where the Corio Arms Were Recorded
Milan
Map of Italy showing where the Corio arms are recorded
The Corio 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 Corio 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 Corio Family in Italy
The Corio family name is deeply rooted in the history of Lombardy, particularly within the city of Milan. By the late 18th century, the family was well-established in the region, with records confirming their presence in Milan by 1775. The name itself is thought to be topographical, likely derived from the ancient village of Corio located near Turin, suggesting that the family’s ancestors may have migrated from that area to the urban center of Milan. During this period, families with this surname were often involved in the professional and administrative life of the city. As Milan transitioned through various political changes under Austrian rule and later the Napoleonic era, the Corio family maintained their local standing. Their history reflects the broader patterns of northern Italian families who moved from rural settlements to growing cities to build careers in trade, law, or civil service.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Corium
Latin term meaning hide, skin, or leather.
This name
CorioLikely an occupational name for a leather worker or tanner.
also spelled
Corioo
Korio
Corioe
Related arms
Ysbrantssimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Borsatti, Luigi. Dizionario dei cognomi lombardi. 1995
Crollalanza, Giovan Battista di. Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti. 1886
Archivio di Stato di Milano, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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lionCourage, strength and royalty
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