Selvitti

Selvitti is an Italian surname and, less commonly, a toponymic element in places where Italian linguistic heritage is present. It appears in genealogical records and regional histories in Italy and among Italian communities abroad, though it is relatively uncommon in prominent reference works.

Etymology and meaning commonly point to a derivation from the word selva, meaning forest or woodland in Italian. The suffix -itti is a diminutive or locative ending found in several Italian surnames and place-based names, which together suggests origin from a wooded place or a family associated with a forested landscape.

Distribution and usage areas are typically aligned with regions where woody landscapes were historically prominent. In practical terms, the surname Selvitti may be encountered in central and northern Italy and among descendants of Italian emigrants in North and South American countries, where records from parish registries and civil documents include the name.

Notable individuals with the surname Selvitti are not widely documented in major encyclopedic sources. As with many relatively uncommon surnames, local or regional figures may be recorded in genealogical databases, local histories, or church records rather than widely published biographical references.

See also: Selva, Selvatico, and other Italian toponymic and surname forms derived from selva. For those researching genealogy or regional history, consulting civil registries, parish records, and regional archives in Italy may yield more specific instances of the name Selvitti.