A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Giove family of Italy.
Reg. 2566 · Italian, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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 une muraille d'or; au chef du même, ch. d'une aigle de sa.”
PiedmontPiedmont, c. 1775
Where the Giove Arms Were Recorded
Piedmont
Map of Italy showing where the Giove arms are recorded
The Giove arms were recorded in Piedmont, c. 1775.
Piedmont was Alpine and river country in north-western Italy, ruled from Turin. Its noble houses were listed formally by the state, and a name on that list carried arms as a matter of record.
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 Giove 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 Piedmont.
Origin & History of the Giove Family in Italy
The surname Giove originates from the Italian language and is derived from the Latin name Iuppiter, which refers to the king of the Roman gods. During the Middle Ages, it was common for families to adopt names based on classical mythology or religious figures to signify strength or divine favor. By the late 18th century, records confirm that the Giove family was well-established in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. At this time, Piedmont was a central hub for agriculture and trade, and families living there were often deeply connected to the local land and the evolving political landscape of the Kingdom of Sardinia. The presence of the family in this area by 1775 suggests that they were part of the local social fabric during a period of significant transition in Italian history. As the family grew, they contributed to the local culture and economy of the region, leaving a lasting mark on the history of the Italian northwest.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Iuppiter
The supreme deity of the Roman pantheon and god of the sky.
This name
GioveA surname derived from the Latin name for the king of the gods.
also spelled
Giovee
Giov
Jove
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 Torino, Stato civile della Restaurazione, 1814-1865
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
