A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Atti family of Italy.
Reg. 6198 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à une couronne de laurier de sin., entremêlée de roses de gu.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Atti Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Atti arms are recorded
The Atti arms were recorded in Bologne, 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 Atti 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 Atti Family in Italy
The history of the Atti family is deeply connected to the vibrant city of Bologna, where records confirm their presence by at least 1775. During this period, Bologna was a prominent center of trade, education, and culture within the Papal States, providing a stable environment for families to establish their roots. The name itself likely evolved from local naming traditions in the Emilia-Romagna region, where short, melodic surnames were common among established citizens. As residents of such a significant urban hub, early members of the Atti family were likely involved in the professional or mercantile life that defined the city’s economy. By living in Bologna during the late eighteenth century, the family participated in an era of intellectual growth and social change that shaped the identity of the region for generations to come.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Attus
A Latin cognomen derived from the word for grandfather or ancestor.
This name
AttiA patronymic or family name indicating descent from an ancestor named Attus.
also spelled
Atty
Attie
Ati
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Bologna, Stato delle anime della parrocchia di San Pietro, 1775
Fanti, Mario, Le famiglie bolognesi: note storiche e genealogiche, 1975
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wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
wreathHonour, and a victory crowned
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
