The Gattusi Last Name

Not every Gattusi is related, but the name itself grew out of Gattuso.

In origin, the name means “Cat-like”. Gattusi and Gattuso differ only in the final vowel; Italian surnames often appear in singular and plural versions. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Gattuso surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

For the full story, order the Gattusi surname pack.