A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Panico family of Italy.
Reg. 5273 · Italian, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
branchPeace, and new growth
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à un faisceau de trois épis, lié, posé en p., surm. à sen. d'un oiseau volant qui se jette sur les épis, et acc. d'une étoile au canton dextre du chef; le tout d'or.”
ItalyRome, c. 1775
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Map of Italy showing where the Panico arms are recorded
The Panico arms were recorded in Rome, 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 Panico 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 Panico Family in Italy
The family name Panico originates from the Italian peninsula, where it likely developed as a descriptive nickname or a reference to agricultural roots. Linguists often link the name to the Italian word *panico*, which refers to a type of millet or grain that was a staple crop in ancient and medieval farming communities. By the late 18th century, records confirm that the Panico family had established a notable presence in Rome. During this era, Rome was a bustling center of trade and religious life, and families living there were often involved in the city's complex administrative or artisanal guilds. The presence of the family in the capital by 1775 suggests they were well-integrated into the social fabric of the Papal States, likely contributing to the local economy or the growing urban culture of the time.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Panis
Latin term referring to bread or food.
This name
PanicoAn occupational surname for a baker or someone who distributed bread.
also spelled
Paneesee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Archivio di Stato di Roma. Stato delle anime, Parrocchia di San Lorenzo in Lucina. 1775
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cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
branchPeace, and new growth
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
branchPeace, and new growth
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
