A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Pinela family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
pine coneLife and fertilityJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“De gu. à trois pommes de pin d'or, les queues en bas.”
The Pinela arms were recorded in Genève, c. 1745.
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 Switzerland in this period.
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
The history of the Pinela family in Switzerland begins to emerge clearly in the mid-eighteenth century, particularly within the city of Genève. By 1745, records indicate that members of the family had established a presence in this influential center of trade and intellectual exchange. During this era, Genève was a hub for families moving across European borders, often drawn by the city’s reputation for religious tolerance and its growing banking sector. The name Pinela suggests a connection to the broader linguistic landscape of the region, potentially linked to the movement of people between the Swiss cantons and neighboring territories. As residents of a city known for its strict record-keeping and social organization, the early Pinela family members likely integrated into the professional life of the city, contributing to the local economy and the unique civic culture that defined Genève during the Enlightenment.
pine coneLife and fertilityJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“D'azur à six pommes de pin d'arg., les queues en bas, rangées en cercle (ou 1, 2, 2 et 1).”
The Pinela 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.
Reigning in Switzerland when the Pinela arms are first recorded.
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.
The Pinela family name holds a distinct historical presence in Northern Italy, with confirmed records placing members of the lineage in the city of Verona by the year 1775. During this period, Verona was a significant cultural and administrative hub under the influence of the Republic of Venice, which allowed families to integrate into the local social and economic fabric. The name itself is thought to be rooted in regional linguistic traditions, likely evolving as a descriptive identifier or a localized surname that distinguished the family within the crowded urban landscape of the Veneto region. As residents of Verona, the Pinela family would have navigated the complexities of late eighteenth-century Italian life, participating in the trade, civic duties, and social customs that defined the city before the major political upheavals of the Napoleonic era. Their presence in the city archives suggests that they were established members of the community who maintained a consistent identity during a time of great transition in Italian history.
Latin term for the pine tree.
