Map of Italy showing where the Pavon arms are recorded
The Pavon arms were recorded in Italy, c. 1775.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Venice.
Venice ran on trade, and its great families were merchants before they were anything else. The city kept a formal list of its noble houses, and a name on that list carried arms as a matter of record.
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 Pavon 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 Pavon Family in Italy
The surname Pavon carries a rich history tied to the linguistic roots of the Mediterranean region. Derived from the Latin word *pavo*, which means peacock, the name was often used as a descriptive nickname or a symbolic reference to individuals known for their pride, elegance, or striking appearance. By the late eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the vibrant city of Venice. During this era, Venice served as a major crossroads for trade and culture, and families like the Pavons were often integrated into the city’s complex social and mercantile networks. Records confirm that members of the family were living in Venice by 1775, likely participating in the local urban life that defined the final decades of the Venetian Republic. This period was a time of significant transition for the city, and the family name reflects the deep historical connection between Italian surnames and the natural world.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
pavo
Latin term for the bird known as a peacock.
This name
PavonAn occupational or descriptive surname referring to a person with peacock-like vanity or pride.
also spelled
Pavoni
Pavon
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Venezia, Anagrafi di popolazione
De Felice, Emidio, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
Fucilla, Joseph G., Our Italian Surnames, 1949
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