Capitani Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

There is no single Capitani family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Meaning of the name

The last name Capitani is a variant form of Cattaneo, a well-known Italian family name. Taken at its root, Capitani points to “Captain, feudal vassal”.

A variant of Cattaneo

Before spelling was fixed, Cattaneo was also written Capitani. The same family of names includes Cattani and Cattanei.

Get the complete Capitani report, with a museum-style coat of arms.