A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Lagoe family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 6476 · Italian, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cometA great event foretold, and swift renown
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Coupé-dentelé: au 1 d'azur à une comète et deux étoiles d'or, mal-ordonnées; au 2 d'arg. à une tour au nat., ouv. d'azur, les battants ouverts d'or; ladite tour posée sur une terrasse de sin. et br. par ses créneaux sur le 1.”
ItalyVicence, c. 1775
Where the Lagoe Arms Were Recorded
Vicence
Map of Italy showing where the Lagoe arms are recorded
The Lagoe arms were recorded in Vicence, 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 Lagoe 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 Lagoe Family in Italy
The family name Lagoe, which appears in historical records as far back as 1775 in the city of Vicenza, is deeply rooted in the regional traditions of the Veneto area of Northern Italy. During the late 18th century, families in this region were often closely tied to the local agricultural economy and the specific parish communities where they lived. Vicenza was a thriving center of trade and craftsmanship under the influence of the Venetian Republic, and the presence of the family there suggests they were part of the hardworking middle or laboring classes that sustained the city. Because surnames in this era were frequently derived from nicknames, local landmarks, or specific occupations, the name likely evolved as a way to distinguish the family within their specific neighborhood. By documenting their lives through church baptismal records and local civil registries, these early ancestors helped establish a lasting presence in a region known for its rich history of art, architecture, and social change.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
cross symbolChristian faith and service
branchPeace, and new growth
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti de deux traits, coupé de deux autres, qui font neuf quartiers: aux 1 et 9 d'or à trois bandes de gu.; au 2 échiq. d'azur et d'arg., de seize points; au 3 de gu. à une branche de poirier en barre, fruitée de cinq pièces d'arg.; au 4 d'arg. à cinq panelles de sin.; au 5 d'or à la croix florencée de gu.; au 6 d'arg. à six tourt. de gu., 2, 2 et 2; au 7 d'azur à un château d'arg., sommé de trois tours couvertes du même, ouv. du champ; au 8 d'arg. à une barque d'un seul mât, au nat., le mât ainsi que la proue pavillonnés de gu., voguant sur une mer au nat. Trois cq. cour. C.: 1° trois pl. d'aut., une d'or entre deux de gu.; 2° une aigle ép. de sa., bq., m. et chaque tête cour. d'or; 3° trois pl. d'aut., une d'arg. entre deux d'azur. L.: à dextre d'or et de gu., à sen. d'arg. et d'azur. S.: deux lions d'arg., celui à dextre reg., arm. et lamp. de gu.”
Austriac. 1808
Where the Lagoe Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Lagoe arms are recorded
The Lagoe arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1808.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried 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.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1808
Granting Authority for the Lagoe Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
Sodacan · CC BY-SA 3.0
The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor
1804–1835
Reigning in Italy when the Lagoe arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Lagoe Family in Austria
The family name Lagoe carries a distinct history rooted in the mountainous landscape of the Tyrol region in western Austria. By 1808, records confirm that members of the family were established within this alpine territory, a time when the region was undergoing significant political shifts due to the Napoleonic Wars. The name likely evolved from local dialects and geographic identifiers common to the high valleys of the Eastern Alps. Families in this area during the early nineteenth century often lived as independent farmers or skilled tradespeople who relied on the rugged terrain for their livelihood. As the family moved through these tight-knit mountain communities, they maintained a presence in the local parish registers that tracked births, marriages, and deaths. This early period in Tyrol shaped the family identity, linking them to the unique cultural traditions and the resilient spirit of the Austrian mountain people.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lacus
Latin term referring to a lake or a body of water.
This name
LagoeA topographic surname denoting someone who lived near a lake or a marshy area.
also spelled
Laggo
Lagou
Lagoe
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Vicenza, Stato Civile della Restaurazione (1815–1871)
Diocesi di Vicenza, Archivio Storico Diocesano, Registri dei Battesimi (1775)
Mantese, Giovanni, Memorie storiche della Chiesa vicentina, 1954
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cometA great event foretold, and swift renown
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cometA great event foretold, and swift renown
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
cross symbolChristian faith and service
branchPeace, and new growth
