Galotti

Galotti is an Italian surname. It is found among people of Italian origin and appears in historical and contemporary records in Italy and abroad. The name is best known from literature as the surname of Emilia Galotti, the heroine of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's 1772 tragedy Emilia Galotti. The play, a notable work of Enlightenment drama, centers on Emilia and her interactions with a powerful prince, using the plot to explore themes of virtue, authority, and social power. Outside of fiction, Galotti occurs in Italian genealogical and regional records, but it is relatively uncommon. The surname thus carries recognition primarily through its association with the literary work, while also reflecting Italian heritage in real-world contexts.