Mattei

Mattei is an Italian surname. It is a patronymic name derived from the given name Matteo, the Italian form of Matthew, with the -ei suffix common to many Italian family names.

The name is found throughout Italy and among Italian communities abroad, reflecting historical patterns of migration and settlement.

Notable people with the surname include Cesare Mattei (1809–1896), a physician who promoted the Mattei Method, a therapeutic system; Bruno Mattei (1931–2007), a film director and producer known for his work in Italian exploitation cinema.