What is "luzzatto"

Luzzatto (or Luzzato) is an Italian surname. According to a tradition communicated by S. D. Luzzatto, the family descends from a German Jew who immigrated into Italy from the province of Lusatia, and who was named after his native place. Notable people with the surname include:

• Amos Luzzatto (born 1928), Italian Jewish writer
• Filosseno Luzzatto (1829-1854), Italian Jewish scholar, son of Samuel David Luzzatto
• Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (1707-1746), Italian rabbi, kabbalist, and philosopher
• Samuel David Luzzatto (1800-1865), Italian Jewish scholar, and poet
• Simone Luzzatto (1583-1663), Italian rabbi