A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Galbo family of Italy.
Reg. 7840 · Italian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
knightChivalry and service in arms
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 de gu. au lion d'or; au chef du même, soutenu d'une divise d'arg. et ch. d'une tête de More; au 2 d'azur à un enfant nu, de carn., posé de front, les mains un peu éloignées du corps, et surm. de trois étoiles mal-ordonnées d'or.”
SicilySicily, c. 1775
Where the Galbo Arms Were Recorded
Sicily
Map of Italy showing where the Galbo arms are recorded
The Galbo arms were recorded in Sicily, c. 1775.
Sicily was ruled in turn by Normans, Germans, French and Spanish, and each left landed families behind. The island kept formal lists of its noble houses, which is why so many Sicilian names carry recorded arms.
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 Galbo 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 Sicily.
Origin & History of the Galbo Family in Italy
The family name Galbo has deep roots in the island of Sicily, where documented records place members of the family as early as the late 18th century. During the year 1775, the name appeared in official parish and civil registers, suggesting that the family was well-established within the local social fabric of the region by that time. The name itself is thought to be of regional origin, likely evolving from local dialects or nicknames that were common in southern Italy during the Middle Ages. Families like the Galbos often lived in rural or semi-urban communities where they contributed to the agricultural and trade life of the island. Over the generations, the family maintained a presence in these Sicilian towns, preserving their identity through the transition of various ruling powers and shifting political landscapes. Their history reflects the broader experience of Sicilian families who built their lives through local craftsmanship and community ties.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Galbus
Latin term referring to a yellowish or bald physical characteristic.
This name
GalboA surname derived from a nickname describing someone with a bald head or light-colored hair.
also spelled
Galba
Galbou
Galboe
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Palermo, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
Diocesan Archives of Sicily, Registri dei battesimi, matrimoni e morti
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
knightChivalry and service in arms
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
lionCourage, strength and royalty
knightChivalry and service in arms
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
