A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Melero family of Italy.
Reg. 5282 · Italian, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
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)
“Tiercé en fasce: au 1 d'or à l'aigle de sa.; au 2 d'azur à cinq rochers accostés d'arg.; au 3 de gu. à un melon couché au nat., poussant trois feuilles de sin. à dextre.”
ItalyMilan, c. 1775
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Map of Italy showing where the Melero arms are recorded
The Melero arms were recorded in Milan, 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 Melero 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 Melero Family in Italy
The Melero family name is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of the Iberian Peninsula, where it likely originated as a descriptive term for individuals involved in the trade or production of honey. While the name is traditionally associated with Spanish regions, historical records confirm that members of the family had established a presence in Milan by 1775. During this period, Milan was a vibrant hub under the influence of the Habsburg monarchy, attracting merchants, artisans, and professionals from across Europe. The migration of the Melero family to this Italian city suggests they were part of a mobile class of people who moved across borders to pursue economic opportunities or administrative roles. By settling in such a significant cultural and commercial center, these early family members integrated themselves into the complex social fabric of eighteenth-century Lombardy, leaving behind a legacy that bridges the traditions of their origins with the cosmopolitan life of Northern Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Mel
Derived from the Latin word mel meaning honey.
This name
MeleroA topographic or occupational name referring to a honey dealer or a beekeeper.
also spelled
Melerio
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Moll, Francesc de B., Els llinatges catalans: Catalunya, País Valencià, Illes Balears, 1959
Albaigès i Olivart, Josep M., El gran libro de los apellidos, 2005
Archivio di Stato di Milano, Anagrafe e Stato Civile
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
