indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Surname (from given name & from location)
Usage Italian
Meaning & History
Possibly derived from a short form of the feminine given name Carlotta, or of names such as Paola or Orsola using the diminutive suffix -otta. In some cases, could derive from the toponym Caltabellotta. Coincides with the Italian word lotta meaning "fight, struggle, conflict".