A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bottini family of Italy.
Reg. 4475 · 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
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 la bande voûtée d'arg., ch. d'une étoile de gu.”
ItalyRome, c. 1775
Where the Bottini Arms Were Recorded
Rome
Map of Italy showing where the Bottini arms are recorded
The Bottini arms were recorded in Rome, 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 Bottini 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 Bottini Family in Italy
The surname Bottini is deeply rooted in the Italian linguistic tradition, originating as a descriptive name derived from the word "botte," which refers to a barrel or a cask. Historically, this suggests that early ancestors were likely involved in the trade of wine, oil, or other goods that required storage in wooden containers. By the late 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in Rome, a city that served as a major cultural and economic hub during the 1770s. Living in Rome at this time meant the family was part of a vibrant society undergoing significant transitions in art, politics, and urban life. As residents of the city in 1775, the Bottini family would have witnessed the final years of the Enlightenment era and the complex social structures of the Papal States. Their continued presence in the region reflects a long history of integration into the professional and civic life of central Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
botte
A wooden barrel or cask used for storing wine or liquids.
This name
BottiniRefers to a maker or seller of barrels, or someone associated with the wine trade.
also spelled
Botini
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 Roma. Stato delle Anime. (Series: Parrocchia di San Lorenzo in Lucina, 1775)
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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
