A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Curio family of Switzerland.
Reg. 6492 · Swiss, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
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)
“De gu. au chev. renv. d'or, acc. de trois roses mal-ordonnées d'arg., barbées et bout. d'or. Cq. cour. C.: un cheval iss. de gu. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
Where the Curio Arms Were Recorded
Bâle
Map of Switzerland showing where the Curio arms are recorded
The Curio arms were recorded in Bâle, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Curio Family in Switzerland
The surname Curio carries a rich history that traces back to the intellectual and social landscapes of Europe. While the name finds deep roots in ancient Roman history, where it was associated with the Curia or public assembly, the family established a notable presence in the city of Bâle by 1745. During this period, Bâle served as a vital center for trade and scholarship, providing a fertile environment for families to integrate into the professional and civic life of the region. Members of the Curio family during the eighteenth century were often involved in the burgeoning academic and mercantile circles that defined the city. By settling in this Swiss hub, the family became part of a tradition that valued education and community leadership, helping to shape the local identity of the name long before the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Curius
A Roman family name derived from the Latin word for spear.
This name
CurioRefers to a descendant of someone associated with the spear or a specific Roman clan.
also spelled
Kurio
Currio
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt, Bürgerverzeichnisse und Einwohnerregister 1745
Burckhardt, A., Die Bürger von Basel, 1920
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
