A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Diodato family of Italy.
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commanderJ. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)“De gu. à la bande d'or.”
The Diodato arms were recorded in Venice, c. 1775.
Venice ran on trade, and its great families were merchants before they were anything else. The city kept a formal list of its noble houses, and a name on that list carried arms as a matter of record.
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.
Reigning in Italy when the Diodato arms are first recorded.
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.
The name Diodato originates from the Latin phrase *Deodatus*, which translates to "given by God." This name was historically used as a given name throughout Italy to signify a child who was considered a divine blessing or a miracle. Over many generations, it transitioned from a personal name into a hereditary surname. By 1775, records confirm that members of the Diodato family were established in Venice. During this period, Venice was a major center for trade and culture, and families like the Diodatos often participated in the city’s complex maritime economy. As the family grew, they integrated into the social fabric of the Venetian Republic, contributing to the city's vibrant history as a hub for merchants and skilled professionals.
Latin for given by God or God-given.
