Perotti

Perotti is an Italian surname. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the given name "Pero," a diminutive of Pietro, which is the Italian equivalent of Peter. The name Peter is derived from the Greek word "Petros," meaning "stone" or "rock." Therefore, Perotti essentially means "son of little Peter" or "descendant of Peter."

Surnames like Perotti became increasingly common in Italy during the medieval period as populations grew and it became necessary to distinguish between individuals with the same given name. Surnames were often based on a person's father's name, occupation, place of origin, or a distinguishing physical characteristic.

The surname Perotti, and variations of it, can be found throughout Italy, particularly in the northern regions. The spelling and prevalence may vary slightly depending on the region. Individuals with this surname have migrated to various countries around the world.