Map of Italy showing where the Sartor arms are recorded
The Sartor 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.
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
Sovereign of the period
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
1763–1778
Reigning in Italy when the Sartor 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 Venice.
Origin & History of the Sartor Family in Italy
The surname Sartor originates from the Latin word sartor, which translates to a tailor or a patcher of clothes. During the Middle Ages, names were often chosen to describe a person’s trade, and this name became a common way to identify those who worked with textiles and sewing. By the late 18th century, the family was firmly established in the vibrant city of Venice. Records from 1775 show that members of the Sartor family were active participants in the social and economic life of the Venetian Republic. Living in a city famous for its luxury fabrics and intricate fashion, it is likely that the early ancestors of the family played a significant role in the local garment industry. Over time, the name evolved from a simple job description into a proud family identity that was passed down through generations.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
sartor
Latin word meaning a patcher, mender, or tailor.
This name
SartorAn occupational surname for a person who worked as a tailor or clothing repairer.
also spelled
Sartorare
Sartorari
Sartor
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 Venezia, Anagrafiche di cittadinanza
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