tarantini

Tarantini is a term with multiple uses in Italian. It is both a toponymic surname and a demonym for residents of Taranto, a coastal city in the region of Apulia, Italy. As a surname, Tarantini is derived from Taranto and belongs to the class of Italian family names that indicate place of origin. The name has been borne by numerous families in Italy and among diaspora communities.

In Italian, the demonym for people from Taranto is tarantino (singular) and tarantini (plural); feminine forms are tarantina (singular) and taratine (plural). In English-language contexts, Tarantini is most often encountered as a surname rather than as a common noun, though it can refer to residents of Taranto when used in a descriptive sense.

Notable individuals with the surname Tarantini have appeared in various fields, including politics, sports, journalism, and the arts. The name remains in use today, with bearers in Italy and abroad.

The term Tarantini should not be confused with Tarantino, a related but distinct surname; it is also related in origin to Taranto, the city after which it is named. Tarantini is sometimes encountered in genealogical or regional references concerning Taranto and its inhabitants.