Map of Germany showing where the Pasqualino arms are recorded
The Pasqualino arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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 Germany in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Pasqualino arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Pasqualino Family in Germany
The name Pasqualino traces its roots to the Latin term paschalis, which refers to the Easter season. Historically, this name was often given to children born during the spring holiday. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the region of Bavaria. Records from 1765 confirm that members of the family were living and working within this German territory during a time of significant social and economic transition. As the family settled into Bavarian life, they integrated into the local community while maintaining the linguistic heritage of their ancestral name. Their transition into this region highlights the movement of families across European borders during the eighteenth century as they sought new opportunities for trade and craftsmanship.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Paschalis
Latin term meaning relating to Easter or the Passover.
This name
PasqualinoAn Italian diminutive form meaning little one born at Easter.
also spelled
Pasqueliny
Pasquelin
Paskwelino
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
cross symbolChristian faith and service
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
