Mallitti

Mallitti is a surname of Italian origin. It belongs to the broad category of Italian family names that end with the suffix -tti, a pattern often associated with patronymic, diminutive, or regional nicknaming practices. The precise etymology of Mallitti is not definitively established in common onomastic references, but such names typically arise from a personal name, a nickname, or a place connected to the family.

Historical records show the name appearing in Italian registries dating back several centuries, and today Mallitti is found in Italy as well as among Italian diaspora communities in the Americas and Europe. Like many Italian surnames, its distribution can be uneven, with varying regional concentrations that reflect historical migration and settlement patterns.

In contemporary usage, Mallitti identifies individuals in diverse professions, but there is no single figure universally associated with the name. The surname is primarily of genealogical relevance, useful for tracing family histories and regional origins in civil and church records. Mallitti does not denote a recognized concept, organization, or geographic location beyond its function as a family name.