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Brentano Origin

After my post today, delving into the meaning of my name, I decided to share the meaning and origin of my surname Brentano

Most people who see this surname automatically think Italian, and they are not that far off actually...

Brentano Early Origins:

First found in Austria, where the ae become noted for its many branches, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the family became a power unto themselves and was elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. The name is actually Italian in origin and comes from the river Brenta in northern Italy; bearers of the Brentano name moved northwards to Austria and Bavaria in the 18th century.


Motto

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in use until the 17th century. thus the oldest  coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: under most  heraldic authorities a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: In fortitudine prudentia
Motto translation: The strength of wisdom



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