Map of Italy showing where the Magliano arms are recorded
The Magliano arms were recorded in Bologne, 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 Magliano 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 Magliano Family in Italy
The surname Magliano originates from the rich linguistic traditions of Italy, likely derived from the Latin word "mallius," which refers to a hammer or a place where iron was forged. This suggests that the earliest members of the family may have been skilled metalworkers or blacksmiths who settled in specific regions of the country. By the year 1775, historical records confirm that the family had established a notable presence in the city of Bologna. During this period, Bologna was a major center for trade, education, and craftsmanship within the Papal States. Living in such a vibrant urban environment allowed the Magliano family to integrate into the local economy and social structure. Over time, the name became firmly rooted in the region as the family contributed to the growth and development of their community through their professional trades and civic participation.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mallius
A Roman family name derived from the Latin word for hammer.
This name
MaglianoRefers to a person originating from the town of Magliano, meaning place of the hammer.
also spelled
Malyani
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 Bologna. Stato Civile della Restaurazione, Registri parrocchiali
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lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
lozengeHonour and nobility, and the arms of a woman
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
