Linetti

Linetti is an Italian surname. It is borne by individuals and families in Italy as well as by Italian communities abroad. Like many Italian surnames, its exact origin is not definitively established, and it is generally understood to be of Italian linguistic heritage. The name may derive from an occupational, descriptive, or patronymic source, but there is no widely agreed-upon etymology.

Distribution and usage: Linetti occurs in several regions of Italy and has spread to other countries through migration. In the modern era, bearers of the name can be found in the United States and Argentina, reflecting common patterns of Italian emigration in the 19th and 20th centuries. As with many surnames, regional concentration and family histories vary widely.

Notable people: The surname is particularly recognizable in popular culture through Gina Linetti, a fictional character in the American television series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Portrayed by Chelsea Peretti, the character is depicted as a member of the NYPD’s 99th precinct and is known for her distinctive personality and wit.

See also: Variants and related surnames often arise through regional spelling differences and transliteration in emigrant records, though Linetti itself remains the standard form in contemporary usage.