talotta

Talotta is a proper noun of Italian origin that is most commonly found as a surname. In addition to its use as a family name, the term occasionally appears in historical documents as a toponymic element, indicating a possible geographic origin of bearers. The exact etymology of talotta is not clearly established in widely available sources; it is generally considered to belong to the broad class of Italian surnames that derive from place names, nicknames, or occupational terms, with regional variations.

As a surname, Talotta is recorded in Italian civil registries and genealogical databases, and it is found among Italian-descended communities abroad. The name is relatively uncommon, with distribution patterns reflecting rural or small-town origins typical of many Italian surnames. No single individual bearing the name has been universally recognized as a figure of broad historical significance in readily accessible references; instead, the name is mainly documented in genealogical contexts and local histories.

In scholarly references, Talotta is sometimes cited as an example of how Italian surnames can be linked to geographic or social origins, illustrating broader patterns of surname formation and regional variation within Italy.