A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Galluccio family of Italy.
Reg. 8803 · Italian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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. à un coq d'arg., crêté, m. et barbé d'or.”
NaplesNaples, c. 1775
Where the Galluccio Arms Were Recorded
Naples
Map of Italy showing where the Galluccio arms are recorded
The Galluccio arms were recorded in Naples, c. 1775.
Naples was the largest city in Italy and the seat of a kingdom. Its noble houses were numerous, and the kingdom kept formal lists of the families entitled to arms, which is why so many appear in the records.
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 Galluccio 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 Naples.
Origin & History of the Galluccio Family in Italy
The surname Galluccio originates from the southern regions of Italy, with deep roots tied to the vibrant culture of Naples. By the late 18th century, the family was well-established in the Neapolitan area, appearing in local records as early as 1775. The name itself is likely a diminutive form of the word gallo, which means rooster in Italian. In medieval naming traditions, such names were often given as nicknames to describe a person’s personality, perhaps reflecting someone who was proud, energetic, or bold. As families in Naples grew during this period, the Galluccio name became a permanent part of the city’s social fabric, marking the lineage of individuals who lived through the transition from the Kingdom of Naples into the modern era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Gallo
Derived from the Latin word gallus meaning rooster or a Gaul.
This name
GalluccioA diminutive form indicating a little rooster or a person from Gaul.
also spelled
Galuccio
Gallucho
Galucho
Galuchio
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 Napoli, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
