Maestri

Maestri is an Italian surname. It derives from the Italian word maestro, meaning "master", and originally denoted a skilled artisan, teacher, or master craftsman. The surname is particularly concentrated in northern Italy, especially in regions such as Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy. As an occupational surname, it follows a common pattern found across European languages, comparable with the English Masters or Masterson, which also derive from "master".

Notable bearers include Cesare Maestri (1929–2021), a renowned Italian mountaineer, and Ambrogio Maestri (born 1970), an operatic baritone. Luca Maestri (born 1963) serves as chief financial officer at Apple Inc., and Flavio Maestri (born 1973) is a Peruvian soccer player. The name also appears in the arts, with figures such as George Maestri, creative director of the animation studio Rubber Bug, and Guy Maestri (born 1974), an Australian contemporary artist.

• Meaning: "Master" (occupational)
• Origin: Italian
• Type: Surname
• Usage: Primarily Italian