Caselotti

Caselotti is a surname of Italian origin. It is derived from a diminutive form of the Italian word "casa," meaning "house." Specifically, it's thought to stem from the dialectal form "casella" which means "small house" or "cottage." The suffix "-otti" is a diminutive ending, further emphasizing smallness or endearment. Thus, Caselotti could be interpreted to mean "of the small house" or "descendant of someone who lived in a small house/cottage."

The name is primarily found in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities. It may also have variations in spelling depending on regional dialects or immigration patterns.

Notably, Adriana Caselotti (1916-1997) was an American actress and opera singer best known as the voice of Snow White in Walt Disney's 1937 animated feature film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Her association with this iconic role has contributed significantly to the modern-day recognition of the Caselotti surname.