Ratazzi

Ratazzi is an Italian surname. The exact etymology is uncertain; it is generally considered Italian in origin and may be derived from a location-based name, a diminutive or augmentative form linked to a given name, or an occupational or nickname-based origin.

In Italy, the name is found in civil registers and church records dating back to at least the early modern period. Today the surname is relatively uncommon, and outside Italy it appears in communities with Italian ancestry, including countries in the Americas and Europe.

As a family name, Ratazzi has been carried by individuals across various sectors such as education, public administration, business, and the arts, though it has no single widely recognized historical figure.