A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Madeja family of Italy.
Reg. 2367 · Italian, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“De gu. à un S cont. (?) de sa., les extrémités en forme de fer de flèche; ledit meuble acc. de trois étoiles d'or, 2 en chef, accostant le S, et 1 en bas, dans la courbe de cette lettre; à la fasce voûtée d'arg., br. sur le tout.”
ItalyVérone, c. 1775
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Map of Italy showing where the Madeja arms are recorded
The Madeja arms were recorded in Vérone, 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 Madeja 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 Madeja Family in Italy
The surname Madeja carries a rich history that traces back to the vibrant cultural landscape of Northern Italy. By the year 1775, records confirm that members of the family were well-established residents of Verona. During this period, Verona served as a significant crossroads for trade and intellectual exchange within the Republic of Venice. The family likely integrated into the local urban structure, participating in the daily life of a city defined by its Roman heritage and its importance as a regional administrative hub. As the family name moved through generations, it became deeply tied to the social fabric of the Veneto region, reflecting the broader patterns of migration and settlement that shaped families in eighteenth-century Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Madia
Derived from the Latin word for a middle or central location.
This name
MadejaA locative surname referring to someone who lived in a central area or middle settlement.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Verona, Stato d'anime della Parrocchia di San Fermo Maggiore, 1775
Borelli, Giorgio, Un patriziato della terraferma veneta: i conti di Verona, 1974
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
