Liotti

Liotti is an Italian surname that derives from the Latin personal name Livius, a variant of Livio, meaning “to live” or “to inhabit.” It first appears in Italian records in the late Middle Ages, mainly in the central regions of Tuscany and Umbria, and later spread through migration to North America, South America, and other parts of Europe. The name may be associated with families that were involved in trade, craftsmanship, and local politics.

Several individuals with the surname Liotti have gained recognition in a variety of fields. In sports, Luca Liotti is a professional soccer midfielder who has played for clubs in Serie B and the Italian national youth teams. The arts include Maria Liotti, a contemporary painter whose works have been exhibited in galleries across Milan and Rome. The academic world lists Dr. Gianluigi Liotti, a historian specializing in Renaissance Italy, whose publications have been cited in numerous scholarly works. In the field of music and audio technology, the brand Liotti is known for designing premium microphones and acoustic solutions for broadcast studios; the company, founded in the early 1970s, continues to supply equipment to radio stations and recording artists worldwide.

The Liotti name also appears in several place names and product lines outside of Italy. In the United States, a town in Colorado adopted the name "Liotti" in tribute to a pioneer settler of Italian descent. In fashion, a small Italian design house released a limited edition "Liotti" line of artisanal leather goods in the 1990s. These instances illustrate the broader cultural and commercial footprint of the Liotti name beyond its origins as a family surname.