A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Marano family of Italy.
lionCourage, strength and royaltyJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“De gu. au léopard lionné d'or.”
The Marano arms were recorded in Vicence, 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.
Reigning in Italy when the Marano arms are first recorded.
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.
The name Marano is deeply rooted in the geography of Northern Italy, where it likely originated as a topographic surname. Families often adopted this name to identify themselves as residents of the Marano valley or the various towns bearing that title in the Veneto region. By the year 1775, records confirm that the Marano family had established a firm presence in Vicenza, a city known for its rich history of trade and craftsmanship. During this period, families in Vicenza were often involved in the local agricultural economy or the skilled guilds that defined the city’s social structure. As the family settled into urban life, they became part of the long-standing traditions of the Veneto, contributing to the cultural and social fabric of the region for generations.
Latin term for the mulberry tree.
