Map of Italy showing where the Pineda arms are recorded
The Pineda arms were recorded in Vérone, 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 Pineda 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 Pineda Family in Italy
The surname Pineda is rooted in the Spanish language, derived from the word *pino*, which refers to a pine tree. Historically, the name was used as a topographic identifier for families who lived near a pine forest or a prominent pine grove. While the name is most strongly associated with the Iberian Peninsula, the family expanded across Europe over many centuries due to trade, military service, and migration. By 1775, records confirm that members of the Pineda family were established in Verona, Italy. During this period, Verona served as a vital crossroads for travelers moving between the Italian states and the rest of Europe. The presence of the family in this city suggests they were likely involved in the merchant class or administrative roles that required mobility across borders. This transition from a rural, landscape-based name to an urban presence in northern Italy illustrates how the family adapted to new environments while maintaining their historical identity.
Pineda Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Pinus
Latin term for the pine tree.
This name
PinedaRefers to a person who lived near a pine forest or plantation.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Albaigès i Olivart, Josep Maria. Diccionario de nombres de personas. 1993
Moll, Francesc de Borja. Els llinatges catalans. 1959
Archivio di Stato di Verona, Anagrafe storica della città di Verona
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treeLife, endurance and deep roots
branchPeace, and new growth
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
branchPeace, and new growth
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
