A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Beltrani family of Italy.
Reg. 8040 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur au chev. d'or, acc. en p. d'un soleil du même.”
ItalySalerne, c. 1775
Where the Beltrani Arms Were Recorded
Salerne
Map of Italy showing where the Beltrani arms are recorded
The Beltrani arms were recorded in Salerne, 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 Beltrani 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 Beltrani Family in Italy
The Beltrani family name finds its historical roots in the southern regions of Italy, with a significant presence documented in the city of Salerno by the year 1775. The name itself is derived from the Germanic personal name Bertram, which translates to bright raven. Over many generations, this name evolved through local dialects and naming customs to become the surname used today. Families bearing this name were often integrated into the social and economic life of the Campania region, where they participated in the local trades and civic duties that defined life in an Italian coastal city during the late eighteenth century. By the time records place them firmly in Salerno, the Beltrani family had already established themselves as part of the local community, contributing to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the area.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Berht-hramn
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bright raven.
This name
BeltraniAn Italian patronymic surname signifying descendant of someone named Beltrano, meaning bright raven.
Related arms
Corradorecorded with Beltrani, same area
Prignanorecorded with Beltrani, same area
Quarantarecorded with Beltrani, same area
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Archivio di Stato di Salerno, Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
