Cerati is a surname of Italian origin. It derives from the Italian word cero, meaning 'to curl'. Notable people with the surname include:
(1738–1816), Italian philologist (born 1993), Chilean singer Carla Cerati (1926–2016), Italian photographer and writer (1865–1948), Italian sculptor (1899–1969), Italian journalist, veteran, and futurist (born 1956), Italian photographer Gustavo Cerati (1959–2014), Argentine musician and singer-songwriter (born 1998), Argentinian actor Lino Cerati (1938–2025), Italian sports shooter (born 1996), Chilean singer (1876–1913), Italian journalist Umberto Cerati (1911–1994), Italian long-distance runner (1905–2000), Italian pianist
See also
Cerruti (surname)