Map of England showing where the Mauriello arms are recorded
The Mauriello arms were recorded in London, c. 1620.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Mauriello arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Mauriello Family in England
The name Mauriello finds its roots in the southern regions of Italy, where it evolved as a diminutive form of the name Mauro. This name is derived from the Latin word Maurus, which originally referred to people from the region of Mauretania. By the early 17th century, the family had established a presence in London, as evidenced by records of individuals bearing the name living in the city by 1620. During this period, London was a bustling center for international trade and diplomacy, attracting merchants and skilled workers from across Europe. The presence of the Mauriello family in England at this time suggests they were part of a growing network of continental migrants who contributed to the cultural and economic life of the city during the Stuart era. These early members likely navigated the challenges of a new country while maintaining the linguistic and cultural identity associated with their Mediterranean origins.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mauritius
Derived from the Latin term for a person from Mauretania or dark-skinned.
This name
MaurielloAn Italian diminutive form indicating a descendant of someone named Mauro or Maurice.
also spelled
Muryell
Muryel
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Ancestry, London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, 2010
London Metropolitan Archives, St. Dunstan in the East Parish Records, P69/DUN/A/001/MS07857
Smith, A. L., The Italian Community in London: A History of Migration and Trade, 1998
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wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
wingSwiftness, and protection under a raised wing
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
