A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Corrado family of Italy.
Reg. 2368 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé, d'or à un coeur enflammé de gu., sur azur au lion d'or; à un burèle d'arg., br. sur le coupé.”
ItalySalerne, c. 1775
Where the Corrado Arms Were Recorded
Salerne
Map of Italy showing where the Corrado arms are recorded
The Corrado arms were recorded in Salerne, 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 Corrado 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 Corrado Family in Italy
The name Corrado originates from the medieval Germanic name Konrad, which combines the words for bold and counsel. Over many centuries, this name spread from Central Europe into Italy, where it evolved into the Italian form Corrado. By the late eighteenth century, the family had established a firm presence in the city of Salerno. During this period, Salerno was a significant cultural and administrative hub within the Kingdom of Naples. Families living in this region were often deeply connected to the local agricultural economy and the social structures of the church. The presence of the Corrado family in Salerno by 1775 suggests they were part of the long-standing urban population that helped shape the daily life and history of this historic coastal city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Konrad
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bold or wise counsel.
This name
CorradoA surname originating from a personal name signifying a brave or prudent advisor.
also spelled
Corrad
Corradoo
Related arms
Beltranirecorded with Corrado, same area
Prignanorecorded with Corrado, same area
Quarantarecorded with Corrado, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Archivio di Stato di Salerno, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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heartSincerity, charity and true affection
lionCourage, strength and royalty
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
lionCourage, strength and royalty
