A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cattani family of Italy.
Reg. 0106 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
wolfReward from long service and hard work
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Coupé: au 1 parti: a. d'or à un loup d'arg., ailé de sa., courant sur une terrasse de sin.; b. d'arg. à cinq vergettes de gu., et une aigle de sa., br. sur les vergettes; au 2 d'azur à un chat couché d'or, cour. du même, la tête posée de front, acc. en chef de deux fleurs-de-lis d'or. Cq. cour. C.: un ange iss. de carn., portant un baudrier de gu. en saut., tenant de sa main dextre une couronne de feuillage et de sa sen. une palme de sin. L.: à dextre d'or et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
ItalyFlorence, c. 1775
Where the Cattani Arms Were Recorded
Florence
Map of Italy showing where the Cattani arms are recorded
The Cattani arms were recorded in Florence, 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 Cattani 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 Cattani Family in Italy
The Cattani family name is deeply rooted in the history of Tuscany, with its origins tied to the social and political landscape of Florence. By the late 18th century, the family was well-established within the city, participating in the vibrant urban life that defined the region during that era. The name itself is derived from the medieval term "cattaneo," which historically referred to a person who held land or served as a representative for a feudal lord. As the family settled into Florence, they transitioned from their rural roots into the professional and civic circles of the city. This shift allowed them to integrate into the local economy and contribute to the growth of the community throughout the 1700s. Their presence in Florence by 1775 reflects a long-standing tradition of residency and involvement in the administrative affairs of the Italian peninsula.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Cattaneo
Derived from the Latin term for a captain or military leader.
This name
CattaniA patronymic or plural form indicating descendants of a person holding the rank of captain.
also spelled
Kattani
Cattanny
Cattane
Catani
Katani
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Repetti, Emanuele, Dizionario geografico fisico storico della Toscana, 1833
Archivio di Stato di Firenze, Stato Civile della Restaurazione, 1815–1865
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
wolfReward from long service and hard work
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
wolfReward from long service and hard work
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
lionCourage, strength and royalty
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
