A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Parente family of Italy.
Reg. 2886 · Italian, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
horseReadiness to serve king and country
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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)
“Ec.: au 1 d'azur au lion d'or, lamp. de gu., tenant de ses pattes le fer d'un croc d'abordage en forme de fleur-de-lis; au 2 de gu. à une Foi de carn., parée de pourpre, acc. de trois étoiles d'or, 2 en chef et 1 en p.; au 3 de gu. à un cheval cabré d'arg.: au 4 d'azur à un vaisseau de trois mâts au nat., les voiles gonflées, voguant sur une mer agitée au nat., le pavillon et les banderoles coupées d'arg. sur gu. Sur le tout d'or à un coq hardi de sa., crêté et barbé de gu., posé sur une colline de sin. Trois cq. cour. C.: 1° le lion du 1, iss. et cont.: 2° une colombe d'arg., posée de front, tenant en son bec un rameau d'olivier de sin.: 3° le cheval du 3, iss. L.: à dextre d'or et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et de gu. S.: à dextre un léopard lionné d'or, lamp. de gu.; à sen. un cheval d'arg. D.: IN TE, DOMINE, SPERAVI.”
ItalyTrieste, c. 1817
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Map of Italy showing where the Parente arms are recorded
The Parente arms were recorded in Trieste, c. 1817.
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.
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 Parente Family in Italy
The surname Parente originates from the Latin word parens, which translates to relative or kinsman. In historical contexts, this name was often used to identify individuals who held a significant position within an extended family network or community. By the early nineteenth century, the Parente family had established a notable presence in the port city of Trieste. During this period, Trieste served as a vital commercial hub under the Austrian Empire, attracting diverse families who contributed to the city's growth in trade and finance. Records from 1817 confirm that members of the Parente family were active participants in this vibrant urban environment. Their presence in such a strategic location suggests that they were likely involved in the merchant class or the professional sectors that defined the economic life of the Adriatic region at that time.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
parens
Latin term meaning parent, relative, or kinsman.
This name
ParenteA surname historically used to identify a relative or a member of one's extended family.
also spelled
Parenti
Parent
Related arms
Parentivariant spelling
Argentirecorded with Parente, same area
Bonorrecorded with Parente, same area
Burgstaller Edle von Bidischinirecorded with Parente, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Cuscito, Giuseppe, Trieste nel Settecento e nell'Ottocento, 1993
Archivio di Stato di Trieste, Anagrafe della popolazione di Trieste, 1817
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cockCourage, vigilance and readiness for battle
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
horseReadiness to serve king and country
shipEnterprise, and a great voyage undertaken
