A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Albergotti family of Italy.
Reg. 1984 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Bandé d'or et de sa., la deuxième bande ch. en bas d'une étoile (8) du premier.”
ItalyFlorence, c. 1775
Where the Albergotti Arms Were Recorded
Florence
Map of Italy showing where the Albergotti arms are recorded
The Albergotti arms were recorded in Florence, 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 Albergotti 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 Albergotti Family in Italy
The Albergotti family name is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of Tuscany, with documented evidence placing the family in Florence by the year 1775. The name itself is thought to derive from the Italian word "albergo," which historically referred to an inn or a place of lodging. This suggests that the family’s earliest ancestors may have been prominent innkeepers or merchants who provided essential services to travelers moving through the busy trade routes of central Italy. As the family grew in influence, they became integrated into the social and civic life of Florence, a city known for its intense focus on commerce and the arts. By the late 18th century, the Albergotti name was well-established among the local population, reflecting a lineage that navigated the transition from medieval trade traditions to the more structured urban society of the Enlightenment era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Albericus
Derived from the Germanic elements for elf and ruler or power.
This name
AlbergottiA patronymic or diminutive form indicating descent from a person named Alberico.
also spelled
Albergoty
Albergot
Albergoti
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Firenze, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
Bocci, Giovanni, Storia delle famiglie nobili di Firenze, 1892
Repetti, Emanuele, Dizionario geografico fisico storico della Toscana, 1833
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
