Motta is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Angelo Motta (1890–1957), Italian businessman and politician
Cassio Motta (born 1960) Brazilian former professional tennis player
Dick Motta (born 1931), former basketball coach
Ed Motta (born 1971), Brazilian musician
Gianni Motta (born 1943), former bicycle racer
Giuseppe Motta (1871–1940), Swiss politician
Giuseppe Motta (aviator) (died 1929), Italian World War I fighter pilot and seaplane air racer
Marcelo Ramos Motta (1931–1987), Brazilian writer
Marco Aurelio Motta (born 1960), Brazilian volleyball coach
Marco Motta (born 1986), Italian footballer
Stalin Motta (born 1984) Colombian footballer
Simone Motta (born 1977), Italian footballer
Thiago Motta (born 1982), Brazilian-born Italian footballer
