A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Giglio family of Italy.
Reg. 8762 · Italian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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'or à un arbre de sin., supporté de deux loirs de sa.; le tout acc. d'un lambel de gu. en chef.”
ItalyRome, c. 1775
Where the Giglio Arms Were Recorded
Rome
Map of Italy showing where the Giglio arms are recorded
The Giglio arms were recorded in Rome, 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 Giglio 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 Giglio Family in Italy
The surname Giglio is deeply rooted in the Italian language, where it translates directly to the word lily. In the context of early Roman history, the name often functioned as a symbolic identifier, reflecting the cultural importance of the flower as a sign of purity and nobility throughout the Italian peninsula. By 1775, records confirm that families bearing this name were well-established residents of Rome, participating in the city's vibrant social and professional life during the late eighteenth century. These early ancestors were likely integrated into the urban fabric of the Papal States, working within the diverse trades and administrative roles that defined Rome before the unification of Italy. The persistence of the name across generations suggests that these families were stable members of their communities, contributing to the long-standing heritage of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lilium
A genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs.
This name
GiglioDerived from the Italian word for lily, often used as a nickname for someone pure or beautiful.
also spelled
Gigli
Jeelyo
Gilly
Related arms
Giglivariant spelling
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 Roma, Stato delle Anime. 1775
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labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
