Map of Italy showing where the Crema arms are recorded
The Crema 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 Crema 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 Crema Family in Italy
The family name Crema is deeply rooted in the northern Italian region of Lombardy, where it originated as a locative surname derived from the city of Crema. Families often adopted the names of their hometowns to distinguish themselves as they moved to new areas for trade or work. By the late 18th century, members of the family had established a notable presence in the city of Verona. Historical records from 1775 confirm that the family was well-integrated into the local social and economic life of the Veneto region during this period. This migration from their ancestral home to major urban centers like Verona reflects the broader patterns of movement seen among Italian families during the Enlightenment era. As they settled into new communities, the Crema family contributed to the local culture and civic development of their adopted cities.
Crema Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
cremare
Latin verb meaning to burn or consume by fire.
This name
CremaRefers to a person who lived in the city of Crema or worked in charcoal production.
also spelled
Krema
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). Anagrafe storica della popolazione. 1775
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handFaith, sincerity and justice
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
handFaith, sincerity and justice
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
