A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Manola family of Italy.
Reg. 6733 · Italian, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 de gu. à une tour d'arg., ouv. et aj. de sa., soutenue du coupé; au 2 losangé de trois traits en fasces et de quatre traits en bandes, d'or et de gu. Cq. cour. C.: un lion iss. d'or. L. d'or et de gu.”
DalmatiaDalmatia, c. 1775
Where the Manola Arms Were Recorded
Map of Italy showing where the Manola arms are recorded
The Manola arms were recorded in Dalmatia, c. 1775.
Dalmatia was a string of walled towns along the Adriatic coast, each with its own leading families. Sea trade made them wealthy, and the towns kept lists of the houses entitled to 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.
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 Manola 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 Dalmatia.
Origin & History of the Manola Family in Italy
The Manola family name has deep roots in the coastal region of Dalmatia, where records confirm their presence as early as 1775. During this period, the Dalmatian coast was a vibrant crossroads of Mediterranean culture, heavily influenced by the maritime trade and administrative reach of the Venetian Republic. Families in this area often lived in port towns where they contributed to the local economy through shipping, commerce, or administrative service. The name itself is thought to be a variation of names common to the Adriatic region, reflecting the linguistic blend of Slavic and Romance influences that defined the area for centuries. By the late 18th century, the Manola family was well-established within the social fabric of these coastal communities, participating in the daily life and civic growth of a region shaped by its constant connection to the sea.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Emanuele
Derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel meaning God is with us.
This name
ManolaA patronymic or diminutive form indicating a descendant of someone named Emanuele.
also spelled
Manolla
Manol
Manolay
Related arms
Menzesimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
State Archives in Zadar (Državni arhiv u Zadru), Fond Obiteljski arhiv Manola (Manola Family Archive)
State Archives in Split (Državni arhiv u Splitu), Matice krštenih i vjenčanih (Registers of Baptisms and Marriages)
Kolumbić, Nikša, Povijest dalmatinskih gradova (History of Dalmatian Cities), 1998
Novak, Grga, Povijest Splita (History of Split), 1957
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
