Donati Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Donati name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Donati name
Donati comes from the medieval personal name Donato, Latin Donatus, "given (by God)". The -i ending marks a family name. The Donati were one of the leading families of medieval Florence, led in Dante's time by Corso Donati, and Dante's wife Gemma belonged to the family. The surname is common in Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy.
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This overview covers the Donati name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Switzerland and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Donati name FAQ
What does the Donati name mean?
Given (by God). Common variants include Donato, Donatelli, Donadoni.
Where does the Donati surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Switzerland and Argentina.
Is there a Donati coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Donati crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Donati coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).