Tonioli

Tonioli is an Italian surname derived from the given name Antonio. It develops from the nickname Toni and the patronymic suffix -oli, a formation used to indicate descent from a family or individual named Toni. As such, Tonioli is typically classified as a patronymic surname. The name is most commonly found in Italy and among Italian communities abroad.

Bruno Tonioli (born 1955) is the best-known bearer of the surname. He is an Italian choreographer and dancer who gained international recognition as a television personality and judge on dance competitions. Tonioli has served on Strictly Come Dancing in the United Kingdom and on Dancing with the Stars in the United States, while also pursuing stage and screen choreography.

Other individuals bearing the surname have appeared in public life mainly within Italian circles, but none have achieved the same international profile as Bruno Tonioli. The surname remains primarily Italian in origin and is found among the Italian diaspora.