Ludovici

Ludovici is an Italian surname of patronymic origin, usually derived from the given name Ludovico. The given name Ludovico comes from the Latin Ludovicus, itself from the Germanic elements hlud meaning “fame” and wig meaning “war.” As a surname, Ludovici likely indicated “descendant of Ludovico” or “son of Ludovico” and later became a hereditary family name.

The name is most common in Italy, particularly in central and northern regions, though it appears in Italian communities abroad due to migration and diaspora, including in North and South America and Europe. Historical records show variants and Latinized forms, such as Ludovicus, in ecclesiastical or scholarly documents. The feminine form Ludovica also exists, and related surnames arise in different languages under the same root, such as Ludvig or Ludwig.

In modern times, Ludovici is encountered among people of Italian descent and in genealogical databases. The bearers span various professions, including arts, sciences, and public life, reflecting the broad distribution of Italian surnames.

Notable individuals with the surname Ludovici include various figures across eras; the name does not belong to a single lineage or profession. For further context, see Ludovico (given name) and related forms such as Ludwig and Louis.