Mattei (surname)

Mattei is an Italian surname. It is a patronymic or family name derived from the given name Matteo, the Italian form of Matthew. Matthew is a Biblical name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God."

The surname Mattei is found primarily in Italy, with concentrations in central Italy, particularly in the Lazio region (where Rome is located), and in other regions such as Tuscany and Umbria.

Variants of the surname include Matteo, Di Matteo, Matteucci, Matteuzzi, Mattia, and others, reflecting regional dialectal variations and the evolution of surnames over time.

Notable people with the surname Mattei include:

• Enrico Mattei (1906-1962): An Italian public administrator and businessman. He was a key figure in the post-World War II Italian economy and the founder of the Italian oil company Eni (Ente Nazionale Idrocarburi).

The Mattei family was also a prominent noble family in Rome, with a significant presence in the city's history, architecture, and art patronage. Several buildings and artistic works in Rome are associated with the Mattei family.