Zappa is a surname. It is an occupational name meaning "farmer"[citation needed], from the Italian word for "hoe" (gardening tool).

Notable people with the name include:

  • Frank Zappa (1940–1993), an American musician, songwriter, composer, recording engineer, record producer and film director
  • Claudio Zappa (born 1997), Italian professional football defender
  • Francesco Zappa (1717–1803), Italian composer and cellist of the 18th century
  • Gino Zappa (1879–1960), Italian economist
  • Gō Zappa (雑破 業, Zappa Gō, born 1970), Japanese author and anime screenwriter
  • Guido Zappa (1915–2015), Italian mathematician
  • Lenny Zappa (born 1987), Australian professional boxer of Italian descent.

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