Viotti (surname)

Viotti is an Italian surname. It is derived from the personal name "Viotto," a diminutive of "Giovanni," the Italian equivalent of John. The surname Viotti is found predominantly in northern Italy, particularly in the Piedmont region.

The surname Viotti is documented as early as the 15th century. Variations of the name include Viotto, Viottini, and Viottone.

Notable people with the surname Viotti include:

• Giovanni Battista Viotti (1755-1824): An Italian violinist, composer, and pedagogue. He is considered one of the most important violinists of the late 18th and early 19th centuries and a key figure in the development of the modern violin concerto.