A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Markee family of Italy.
Reg. 7372 · Italian, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“De sin. à l'aigle d'arg., bq. et m. de gu.”
ItalyVérone, c. 1775
Where the Markee Arms Were Recorded
Vérone
Map of Italy showing where the Markee arms are recorded
The Markee 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 Markee 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 Markee Family in Italy
The family name Markee traces its roots to the cultural crossroads of Northern Italy, with documented evidence placing family members in the city of Verona by 1775. During this period, Verona was a significant center for trade and administration under the influence of the Republic of Venice. Families living in this region often held roles connected to the local merchant class or the professional guilds that managed the city's economy. The name itself likely evolved from regional linguistic patterns, reflecting the diverse influences of the Veneto area where Italian, French, and Germanic naming traditions often overlapped. As the family established itself in Verona, they became part of a vibrant urban society that valued education and civic participation. This early presence in such a historic city suggests that the ancestors of the Markee line were integrated into the social and economic life of the Italian peninsula during the late eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Marcus
Derived from the Roman god Mars, meaning dedicated to Mars.
This name
MarkeeA patronymic or locative surname indicating a descendant or follower of someone named Mark.
also spelled
Marchy
Marki
Markee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Verona, Anagrafe della popolazione di Verona, 1775
Borelli, Giorgio, Verona e il suo territorio, 1969
Solinas, Giovanni, Storia di Verona, 1981
Digital archive packCoat of arms PNG, gold border print PDF, vector SVG and the certificate of authenticity. Sent to your email in minutes.
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
