Save Type Surname (from nickname & from occupation) Usage Italian Meaning & History Means "little abbot" from Italian abate and the diminutive suffix -elli. DetailsRelated Names VariantsAbate, Abbà, Abbate, Abbatelli, AbbaticchioOther Languages & CulturesAbbott(English) Abt(German) Entry updated August 26, 2016 ·