Kartelli

Kartelli is a surname of Italian origin that appears in historical and contemporary records. The name is part of a broader Italian naming pattern in which the suffix -elli often denotes a diminutive or patronymic form, though the exact etymology of Kartelli is not definitively established in common reference works.

Geographically, Kartelli has been associated with families in Italy and has spread internationally through immigration and diaspora communities. Historical concentrations have been linked to central and northern regions of Italy, with later presence in countries such as Argentina, the United States, Brazil, Canada, and Australia as people and their descendants emigrated over the past two centuries.

In modern contexts, individuals bearing the Kartelli surname have appeared in various public spheres, including academia, sports, and the arts. There is no single figure widely recognized as the definitive representative of the name, but the surname is encountered across diverse professions and communities.

Beyond its use as a family name, Kartelli can be found in fictional or commercial contexts where a distinctive Italian-sounding label is desirable. Instances in fiction or branding are typically isolated and not tied to a single canonical source.

See also: similar or confusable names such as Kartell or Cardelli, and broader discussions of Italian surnames and their origins.