Richetti

Richetti is an Italian surname. It is relatively uncommon and is found primarily in Italy, with bearers in countries that have Italian diaspora communities, such as the United States, Argentina, Brazil, and other parts of Europe. The name is typically treated as a family name used to identify a lineage or ancestral connection.

Etymology and origin are not definitively documented in widely available sources, but linguistic patterns suggest that Richetti may derive from a root such as Ricco or Ricci, with the Italian diminutive or patronymic suffix -etti. The suffix -etti commonly marks a diminutive or a sense of “little” or “son of” in Italian surnames, indicating a possible affectionate or genealogical origin.

Variants and related forms include Ricchetti and Ricci, which can appear in records due to regional spelling differences or transliteration. Spelling variation is common in Italian surnames, reflecting dialectal pronunciation and migration history.

Distribution and usage tend to be regional within Italy and among communities with strong Italian heritage abroad. Public records for the surname often appear in local registries, genealogical databases, and archival materials rather than in international biographical references.

Notable people bearing the surname Richetti are not widely documented in major reference works. The name is more commonly encountered in local or regional contexts, genealogical research, and occasional fictional or literary uses where Italian surnames are employed.

See also: Ricchetti, Ricci, and other related Italian surnames.