A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Sances family of Italy.
Reg. 8977 · Italian, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à trois bandes d'arg.; au lion d'azur, arm. et lamp. de gu., br. sur le tout.”
NaplesNaples, c. 1775
Where the Sances Arms Were Recorded
Naples
Map of Italy showing where the Sances arms are recorded
The Sances 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.
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
Sovereign of the period
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
1763–1778
Reigning in Italy when the Sances 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 Naples.
Origin & History of the Sances Family in Italy
The surname Sances traces its roots to the vibrant cultural landscape of Southern Italy, with documented evidence placing the family in Naples by 1775. During the late eighteenth century, Naples served as a major European hub for trade, art, and intellectual exchange under the Bourbon monarchy. Families living in the city at this time often occupied roles tied to the bustling urban economy, ranging from skilled artisans to administrative officials within the royal bureaucracy. The name itself reflects the linguistic evolution of the region, likely originating from local dialects that blended Latin roots with the diverse influences of Mediterranean settlers. By establishing themselves in such a prominent capital, the early members of the Sances family became part of a complex social fabric that defined the history of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Sanctus
Latin term meaning holy, sacred, or saintly.
This name
SancesDerived from a nickname or religious epithet referring to a holy or pious individual.
also spelled
Sancez
Sance
Sanzes
Sanses
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Colletta, Pietro. Storia del Reame di Napoli dal 1734 sino al 1825. 1834
Archivio di Stato di Napoli. Stato Civile della Restaurazione. 1809–1865
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
lionCourage, strength and royalty
