Map of Italy showing where the Santagata arms are recorded
The Santagata arms were recorded in Vérone, 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 Santagata 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 Santagata Family in Italy
The surname Santagata originates from the Italian language and carries a deep connection to religious tradition, as it is derived from the name Saint Agatha. During the medieval period, families often adopted the names of saints to express their devotion or to honor a specific patron saint of their local parish. By the late 18th century, the family established a notable presence in the city of Verona. Historical records confirm that members of the family were living in this region by 1775, a time when Verona was a significant cultural and economic hub under the influence of the Republic of Venice. As the family settled into urban life, they became part of the social fabric of Northern Italy, contributing to the local community as the name spread through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Sanctus Agatha
Latin for holy and good or virtuous.
This name
SantagataRefers to a person living near a church dedicated to Saint Agatha.
also spelled
Santagata
Santaagatha
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 Verona, Stato Civile della Restaurazione, 1815–1871
Fiumi, Enrico. Demografia, movimento urbanistico e classi sociali in Prato dall'età comunale ai tempi moderni. 1968
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