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Liotta

Liotta is a surname of Italian origin. It is borne by individuals in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities, particularly in North America. As a surname, Liotta is more commonly encountered than as a given name.

The most widely known bearer is Ray Liotta (1954–2022), an American actor noted for his breakout performance

Other individuals with the surname Liotta have appeared in various professional fields, including the arts and

Etymology and distribution: Liotta is categorized as an Italian surname. The precise origin and regional roots

See also: Similar-sounding surnames such as Lio or Lotta exist, but Liotta is a distinct surname.

as
Henry
Hill
in
Goodfellas
(1990).
He
had
a
long
film
career
with
roles
in
Field
of
Dreams
(1989)
and
Cop
Land
(1997),
among
others,
as
well
as
work
in
television
and
voice
acting.
sports,
but
none
have
achieved
the
same
level
of
international
recognition
as
Ray
Liotta.
vary
by
family,
and
the
name
may
be
linked
to
southern
Italian
dialects
or
to
diminutive
forms
common
in
Italian
naming
patterns.
The
surname
is
carried
by
families
in
Italy
and
in
communities
abroad,
particularly
in
the
United
States.