Scotti Surname in Italy

The surname Scotti is principally of Lombard origin, with a notable secondary presence in the Neapolitan area. It is closely related to the surname Scotto, which traces back to Ligurian roots and includes secondary branches in Grosseto and Campania. The name may also reflect ancient origins linked to the Celtic tribe of the Scoti, who initially lived in Ireland before settling in northern Britain, now Scotland. The Scotti family, a noble lineage from Piacenza, has records dating back to the 12th century. Another common explanation is that the surname derives from the aphesis of medieval names such as Brasco, Brunellesco, Fiesco, or Fosco, or alternatively from ethnic nicknames like 'tedesco' (German).