A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Giacomelli family of Italy.
Reg. 2643 · Italian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“D'azur à cinq roses de gu., 2 et 1, acc. en chef d'une fleur-de-lis d'or.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Giacomelli Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Giacomelli arms are recorded
The Giacomelli 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 Giacomelli 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 Giacomelli Family in Italy
The surname Giacomelli originates from the personal name Giacomo, which is the Italian version of James. During the Middle Ages, it was common for families to adopt the names of their ancestors as a way to identify their lineage. By the late 18th century, the Giacomelli family had established a notable presence in the city of Bologna. Records from 1775 indicate that members of the family were active participants in the social and professional life of this historic region. As residents of a major center for trade and education, the early Giacomellis likely benefited from the city's focus on commerce and the arts. Over time, the name spread from its roots in northern Italy to become a recognized identifier for families who valued their connection to this specific urban history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Giacomo
Derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov meaning supplanter or held by heel.
This name
GiacomelliA patronymic surname indicating descent from an ancestor named Giacomo.
also spelled
Giacomelly
Jakomeli
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
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
