A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bertuzzi family of Italy.
Reg. 5522 · 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
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“Parti d'arg. et de gu.; à une bande d'azur, ch. de trois étoiles (8) d'or, br. sur le tout. Cq. cour. C.: un soleil figuré d'or. L.: à dextre d'arg. et de gu., à sen. d'or et d'azur.”
DalmatiaDalmatia, c. 1775
Where the Bertuzzi Arms Were Recorded
Map of Italy showing where the Bertuzzi arms are recorded
The Bertuzzi arms were recorded in Dalmatia, c. 1775.
Dalmatia was a string of walled towns along the Adriatic coast, each with its own leading families. Sea trade made them wealthy, and the towns kept lists of the houses entitled to arms.
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 Bertuzzi 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 Dalmatia.
Origin & History of the Bertuzzi Family in Italy
The surname Bertuzzi traces its roots to the northern regions of Italy, where it evolved as a diminutive form of the name Roberto or Alberto. By the late 18th century, members of the family had established a notable presence in the coastal regions of Dalmatia. This migration was likely driven by the extensive trade networks connecting the Italian peninsula with the eastern Adriatic ports under the influence of the Republic of Venice. Families like the Bertuzzis often served as merchants, sailors, or administrators who helped bridge the cultural and economic gap between these two regions. By 1775, the family had become integrated into the local social fabric of Dalmatian towns, contributing to the unique blend of Mediterranean traditions that defined the area during that era.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Roberto
Derived from Germanic elements meaning bright fame or shining glory.
This name
BertuzziA patronymic or diminutive form indicating a descendant of someone named Roberto.
also spelled
Bertuzzy
Bertuzie
Bertutsee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Glavičić, Miroslav. Povijest grada Senja. 2005
State Archives in Zadar (Državni arhiv u Zadru), Fond Obiteljski arhiv
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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
