A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Buratti family of Italy.
Reg. 9973 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
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 à la fasce voûtée d'or, acc. en chef de deux étoiles du même et en p. d'un navet d'arg., feuillé de sin.”
ItalyRome, c. 1775
Where the Buratti Arms Were Recorded
Rome
Map of Italy showing where the Buratti arms are recorded
The Buratti 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 Buratti 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 Buratti Family in Italy
The surname Buratti originates from the northern and central regions of Italy, where it likely began as a descriptive name for people working in the textile industry. The name is derived from the Italian word *buratto*, which refers to a specific type of fine cloth or the sieve used in the milling of flour. By the mid-18th century, the family had established a notable presence in Rome, a city that served as a major cultural and administrative hub during the Enlightenment. Records indicate that members of the Buratti family were active in the city by 1775, likely participating in the vibrant social and professional life of the Papal States. As the family grew, they integrated into the urban fabric of Rome, contributing to the local economy and the historical development of the region through their various trades and civic engagements.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
buratto
A coarse fabric made of linen or hemp used for sieving.
This name
BurattiAn occupational name for a maker or seller of coarse sieving cloth.
also spelled
Buratty
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. 1775
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
starThe celestial goddess, and nobility
