Surname · Italian origin
Moretti
Meaning
The surname Moretti means Little dark one.
Origin
Italian
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Moretti
Moretti comes from moro, “dark,” a nickname for a dark-haired person.
What kind of surname is Moretti?
Moretti is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Italian naming tradition — you can read how Italian surnames were formed on our Italian last names page.
Other Italian surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Moretti mean?
The surname Moretti means Little dark one. Moretti comes from moro, “dark,” a nickname for a dark-haired person.
Where does the surname Moretti come from?
Moretti is a surname of Italian origin.
What kind of surname is Moretti?
Moretti is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Italian surnames?
Other Italian surnames include Barbieri, Bianchi, Bruno, Conti, Costa, De Luca.