Proietti

Proietti is an Italian surname. It is of Italian origin and is borne by families in Italy and by people of Italian descent around the world. The name is commonly thought to derive from a nickname related to the verb proiettare (to project or throw) or from a diminutive form of a given name; as with many Italian surnames, the exact origin can vary by family and region.

Notable people with the surname include Gigi Proietti (1940–2020), an Italian actor, voice actor, comedian, and theater director renowned for his work on stage, film, and television. The name has appeared in various contexts within Italian culture and media, reflecting the broader distribution of Italian surnames across different domains.