indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Surname (from occupation & from nickname)
Usage Italian
Other Forms FormsScarlata, Scarlatti, Scarlatto, Scarlati
Meaning & History
From Sicilian scarlatu meaning "scarlet" or "purple". Given as an occupational name for a dyer, or as a nickname for someone who habitually wore scarlet or who had bright red hair.