There are
1358
Malatestas in the USA
Malatesta is the
19803rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Malatesta

SigismondoPandolfo

Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta was an Italian condottiero and Lord of Rimini, and later also of the cities of Cesena, Fano, and Pesaro.

GaleottoI

Galeotto I Malatesta was an Italian condottiero and lord of Rimini from 1295 until his death.

PaoloMalatesta

Paolo Malatesta was an Italian condottiero who made his career in the service of the Papal States.

BattistaMalatesta

Battista Malatesta was an Italian nobleman and condottiero, who played a significant role in the events leading to the Wars in Lombardy and the Italian Wars.

CarloMalatesta

Carlo Malatesta was an Italian condottiero and lord of Rimini.

Isottadegli

Isotta degli Atti was an Italian noblewoman of the Malatesta family, known for her love affair with Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta and as a patroness of the arts.

LeonardoMalatesta

Leonardo Malatesta was an Italian condottiero and feudal lord of Fano and Cervia.

NovelloMalatesta

Novello Malatesta was an Italian condottiero leading his mercenary companies, the Navarrese, alongside his half-brother Galeotto.

OstasioII

Ostasio II da Polenta was an Italian condottiero and lord of Ravenna.

RobertoMalatesti

Roberto Malatesti was an Italian condottiero and lord of Rimini.

Malatesta Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Malatesta' is of Italian origin and derives from the words 'mala' meaning 'bad' and 'testa' meaning 'head.' It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a difficult or stubborn temperament.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Malatesta' is primarily found in Italy, particularly in the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Marche, where the Malatesta family was prominent during the Middle Ages.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Malatesta' include 'Malatesti' and 'Malatestina.'
Migration and ImmigrationDue to its strong association with the Malatesta family's historical presence in Italy, the surname 'Malatesta' has limited migration and immigration history.