A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gabrieli family of Italy.
Reg. 9521 · Italian, G–I
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
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à la fasce de sa., acc. de trois lions du même, les deux du chef affr.”
ItalyPadoue, c. 1775
Where the Gabrieli Arms Were Recorded
Padoue
Map of Italy showing where the Gabrieli arms are recorded
The Gabrieli arms were recorded in Padoue, 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 Gabrieli 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 Gabrieli Family in Italy
The Gabrieli family name is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Northern Italy, with significant documentation placing members of the lineage in the city of Padua by 1775. The name itself is derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, which translates to "God is my strength," and it became a popular surname throughout the Italian peninsula as it was adopted by various families during the Middle Ages. In the context of Padua, the Gabrieli family was part of a vibrant urban society that served as a major center for trade, law, and education. During the late 18th century, families like the Gabrieli were often involved in the professional and civic life of the city, contributing to the local economy and the cultural development of the Veneto region. By maintaining a presence in such a prominent academic and administrative hub, the family was well-positioned within the social structures of the time, reflecting the broader patterns of family settlement and migration across Northern Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gavri'el
Hebrew origin meaning God is my strength or God is mighty.
This name
GabrieliAn Italian patronymic surname derived from the archangel Gabriel, signifying divine strength.
also spelled
Gabriely
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Cappelletti, Giuseppe. Storia di Padova dalla sua origine sino al presente. 1874
Archivio di Stato di Padova, Anagrafe e Stato Civile, 1775
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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
