A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Mutti family of Italy.
Reg. 9399 · Italian, M–O
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
foxWit and wisdom in defence
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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'arg. a un arbre de sin., adextre d'un renard au nat., ramp. contre le fut, le tout soutenu d'une terrasse de sin.; a la fasce de gu., br. sur le tout, et au chef d'azur, ch. de trois etoiles (5) d'or.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Mutti Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Mutti arms are recorded
The Mutti arms were recorded in Bologne, 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 Mutti 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 Mutti Family in Italy
The surname Mutti has deep roots in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, with documented evidence placing the family in the city of Bologna as early as 1775. The name itself is thought to be a variation of the Italian word "muto," which means silent or mute. In medieval times, such names were often given as nicknames to individuals who were known for being quiet, reserved, or perhaps someone who had taken a vow of silence. By the late 18th century, the Mutti family had established themselves within the urban landscape of Bologna, a city famous for its ancient university and its role as a center for trade and culture. During this era, families like the Mutti were often involved in the local artisan guilds or agricultural management, contributing to the steady growth and social fabric of the city. Their presence in 1775 suggests that they were well-integrated into the local community, living through a period of significant political and social change in Northern Italy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Muto
Derived from the Latin word mutus meaning silent or mute.
This name
MuttiA nickname for a person who was quiet, reserved, or unable to speak.
also spelled
Muti
Mutty
Muttie
Related arms
Mutivariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archivio di Stato di Bologna, Stato civile della Restaurazione (1796-1865)
Dolfi, Pompeo Scipione, Cronologia delle famiglie nobili di Bologna, 1670
Emilia-Romagna Region, Archivio Storico Comunale di Bologna, records regarding 18th-century census and residency
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
foxWit and wisdom in defence
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
foxWit and wisdom in defence
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
