A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Piatti family of Italy.
Reg. 8982 · Italian, P–S
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à un château de deux tours d'azur, ouv. et aj. de sa. Cq. cour. C.: un homme iss., hab. de gu., les mains jointes sur l'estomac.”
ItalyMilan, c. 1775
Where the Piatti Arms Were Recorded
Milan
Map of Italy showing where the Piatti arms are recorded
The Piatti arms were recorded in Milan, 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 Piatti 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 Piatti Family in Italy
The family name Piatti has deep roots in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, particularly within the bustling city of Milan. By the year 1775, the family was well-established in this area, living during a time when Milan was a center of trade, art, and political change under Austrian rule. The name itself is derived from the Italian word "piatto," which translates to plate or dish. In the context of medieval naming customs, this often served as a nickname for a person who worked as a maker of pottery or metal tableware, or perhaps someone who was known for their role in serving meals. Over time, this descriptive nickname transitioned into a permanent surname that was passed down through generations. As the family grew, they became integrated into the social and economic fabric of Milanese life, contributing to the local culture that defined the city during the late eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
piatto
Derived from the Latin word plattus meaning flat or level.
This name
PiattiAn occupational name for a maker or seller of plates, dishes, or flatware.
also spelled
Piatt
Piattis
Piati
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
State Archives of Milan (Archivio di Stato di Milano), Stato Civile della Restaurazione
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
