Where Does the Proietta Surname Come From?

Proietta is a spelling of the Italian surname Proietti. At root, the name means “Foundling”.

• The change of ending between Proietti and Proietta reflects the Italian habit of naming a family in the plural or the singular.
• Other spellings include Proietto and Projetti.
• Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

Proietta coat of arms

Arms linked to Proietti and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to. Want more than a summary? See the Proietta family name pack.