A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Puopolo family of Italy.
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“Coupé d'or sur gu.; à un P de sa., br. sur le coupé.”
The Puopolo arms were recorded in Naples, c. 1775.
Naples was the largest city in Italy and the seat of a kingdom. Its noble houses were numerous, and the kingdom kept formal lists of the families entitled to arms, which is why so many appear in the records.
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 Italy when the Puopolo 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 surname Puopolo finds its historical roots in the Campania region of Italy, with a strong presence in the city of Naples by the late eighteenth century. The name is believed to be a variation of the Italian word popolo, which translates to the people. During the 1700s, families bearing this name were integrated into the vibrant social and economic life of Naples, a city that served as a major cultural hub under the Bourbon monarchy. As the family established themselves in this urban environment, they likely participated in the local trades and civic institutions that defined life in the Kingdom of Naples. By 1775, the name was well-documented in regional records, reflecting a family line that was deeply connected to the traditions and growth of Southern Italy during the Enlightenment era.
Latin term meaning the people or the public.
