Map of Italy showing where the Lombardo arms are recorded
The Lombardo arms were recorded in Venice, c. 1775.
Venice ran on trade, and its great families were merchants before they were anything else. The city kept a formal list of its noble houses, 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 Lombardo 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 Venice.
Origin & History of the Lombardo Family in Italy
The surname Lombardo originates from the historical region of Lombardy in northern Italy, serving as a descriptive name for people who migrated from that area to other parts of the Italian peninsula. During the Middle Ages, the term was often used to identify merchants, bankers, and travelers who carried the customs and trade practices of their homeland across Europe. By the late 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Venice. In this maritime hub, members of the family were integrated into the local social and economic fabric, thriving amidst the unique culture of the Venetian Republic. Their presence in Venice by 1775 reflects a long history of movement and adaptation, as families with this name transitioned from their northern roots to become part of the diverse population of one of history’s most influential trading cities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Langobardi
A Germanic tribe known for their long beards.
This name
LombardoRefers to a person originating from the Lombardy region of northern Italy.
also spelled
Lombard
Lombardio
Related arms
Lombardvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
State Archives of Venice (Archivio di Stato di Venezia). Anagrafe dei cittadini veneziani, 1700–1800
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