FAMILY COFFA: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Coffa

Coat of arms and family crest of Coffa.

Genealogy of family Coffa, origin of Coffa, provenance of the family name Coffa.

History and meaning for Coffa.

The heraldry and the history of the family name Coffa have been studied and on this website we put at your disposal the sources that we know exist.

Being certainly complex, sometimes, the study of the history of a surname, here we give the starting point for all those interested in knowing more about the family name Coffa.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Coffa:

1) The origin of the family name Coffa.

2) The meaning of the family name Coffa.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Coffa.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Coffa.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

It is known that the Coffa have or have been established, among other places, in:

* Italy.

Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Coffa:

* Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti, by Gofredo di Crollalanza.

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We put at your disposal the heraldic, the coat of arms and crest for this family name in various formats: The images that appear here are examples and none of them belong to the coat of arms for the name Coffa:

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The family name Coffa appears in the "Dizionario storico-blasonico delle famiglie nobili e notabili italiane estinte e fiorenti", by Gofredo di Crollalanza, which collects the stories and coats of more than 18,000 Italian and other surnames, but rooted in Italy, among them, the history, heraldry and shield or shields of the surname Coffa. This book is the result of long and patient searches for almost three decades, which almost represents the life of the author; It is based on the heraldic, genealogical, chivalric and nobiliary science that the author has acquired with the foundation of the Italian Heraldic Academy and the publication of the newspaper "Giornale araldico-genealogical". Surnames, such as Coffa, are recorded in alphabetical order. The work also includes weapons, heraldry and history of the surname Coffa, which includes historical data of the family with its location, its titles, etc.

One of the most distinctive qualities of heraldry is the use of a limited palette of colours and patterns, usually referred to as tinctures. These are divided into three categories, known as metals, colours, and furs.

Next we are going to see the meanings of three tinctures:

1) PURPLE: Justice, Wit, Truth, Greatness, Wisdom and Love; those who wear this color are obliged to defend the Prince defending ecclesiastical people.

2) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.

3) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.

Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:

* LEOPARD: The Leopard represents the Courageous and Endeavoring Knight who has carried out some daring enterprise using cunning rather than force to complete it.

* SPARROWHAWK: The Sparrowhawk is a symbol of Cunning.

* LAMB: The Lamb symbolizes the Kings and Leaders who have to sacrifice themselves to the good and care of their subjects; also denotes in the whiteness of fleeces, Qualified Nobility.

* HERON: The Heron represents Prudence in preventing dangers, guarding against them.

* CROWN: The Crown is a symbol of Royal or Seigniorial Authority and Dignity or Honorary Badge.

* STAR: The Stars symbolize Constancy in the service to the Sovereign in the jobs of Minister or Counselor.

* RABBIT: The Rabbit symbolizes Love of letters or One who enjoys a peaceable and retired life.

* WHEEL: The Wheels symbolize Speed in carrying out the most arduous undertakings. They are also a symbol of Fortune, Favor and Inconstancy.

* The family name Coffa appears in the list of last names of Heraldry & Crests so its complete history, crest and coat of arms or heraldic shields can be known on his website: http://www.heraldrycrests.com/

Heraldry for family name Coffa as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Coffa

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Images of some books referred, with information of the family name Coffa:

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Go to the main page of Heraldry & Crests | Go to the letter C index Go to the previous index of names | Go to name Cofee | Go to name Coffaro | Heraldry in Spanish Gabinete Heraldico

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