Map of Italy showing where the Lancellotti arms are recorded
The Lancellotti 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 Lancellotti 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 Lancellotti Family in Italy
The Lancellotti family name is deeply rooted in the history of Rome, where members of the lineage were well-established figures by the late eighteenth century. The name itself is thought to be a diminutive form of the word lancella, which refers to a small lance or a specific type of spear. This suggests that the family’s earliest ancestors may have been associated with military service or held positions that required the use of such weapons. By 1775, the family had become a prominent part of the Roman social and political landscape, often involved in the city's complex administrative and cultural life. Their presence in the heart of Italy during this era reflects a long-standing tradition of civic engagement and influence that helped shape their identity within the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Lancea
A Latin term referring to a light spear or javelin.
This name
LancellottiDerived from a diminutive form indicating a small spear or a soldier who carries one.
also spelled
Lancelotti
Lanseloty
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Gigli, Laura. Guide rionali di Roma: Rione V Ponte. 1975
Archivio di Stato di Roma, Stato civile della Restaurazione
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labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
