A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Galante family of Italy.
Reg. 6285 · Italian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“D'azur à un mont de trois coupeaux d'or, mouv. de la p. et sommé d'un coq de sa., crêté et barbé de gu., acc. d'un soleil de gu., rayonnant d'or, mouv. du canton dextre du chef.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Galante Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Galante arms are recorded
The Galante arms were recorded in Bologne, 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 Galante 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 Galante Family in Italy
The surname Galante finds its roots in the Italian language, where it is derived from the word meaning gallant, noble, or courteous. This name likely began as a descriptive nickname for an individual known for their refined manners or chivalrous behavior during the Middle Ages. By the late 18th century, the family established a documented presence in the historic city of Bologna. Records from 1775 indicate that members of the Galante family were active participants in the social and civic life of this region, which was then part of the Papal States. As residents of Bologna, a city famous for its ancient university and intellectual tradition, the family likely integrated into the professional or merchant classes that defined the area during the Enlightenment. Over time, the name spread across the Italian peninsula, maintaining its association with the virtues of grace and distinction that first inspired its creation.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
galans
A Latin or Old French term meaning gallant, brave, or noble.
This name
GalanteRefers to a person who is chivalrous, elegant, or dashing in appearance.
also spelled
Galanty
Galante
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 Bologna. Stato civile della Restaurazione, Bologna. 1775
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
