A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Botta family of Italy.
Reg. 8633 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“D'azur à la fasce échiq. d'arg. et de gu. de trois tires, acc. de trois étoiles (8) d'or; au chef du même, ch. d'une aigle de sa., cour. d'or.”
ItalyCrémone, c. 1720
Where the Botta Arms Were Recorded
Crémone
Map of Italy showing where the Botta arms are recorded
The Botta arms were recorded in Crémone, c. 1720.
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.
Victor Amadeus II of Savoy
Sovereign of the period
Victor Amadeus II of Savoy
1675–1730
Reigning in Italy when the Botta 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 Botta Family in Italy
The family name Botta has deep roots in the northern Italian region of Lombardy, where it emerged as a prominent surname during the Middle Ages. The name is often linked to the medieval Italian word "botta," which could refer to a barrel maker or a person who worked with heavy casks. By the early 18th century, the family had firmly established itself in the city of Cremona. Records confirm that members of the Botta family were active and influential residents of this city by 1720. During this period, families like the Bottas were often involved in local trade, agriculture, or civic administration, helping to shape the social and economic life of the Lombardy region. Their presence in Cremona reflects a long history of settlement in the Po Valley, where the family remained a recognized part of the local community for generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
botta
A medieval term for a blow, strike, or thrust.
This name
BottaOriginally a nickname for a person who was physically powerful or prone to striking others.
also spelled
Bota
Related arms
Holzersimilar arms
Piquetsimilar arms
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Cremona State Archive, Stato delle anime della parrocchia di San Michele, 1720
Cremona State Archive, Archivio notarile di Cremona, 1720
Emidio De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani, 1978
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chequyConstancy, and the counting-board
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
