Giovanelli is an Italian surname, derived from the given name Giovanni. Notable people with this surname include:

Federico Giovanelli (1932–2018), New York mobster Federico Maria Giovanelli (1726–1800), Patriarch of Venice Francesco Giovanelli (1871–1945), Italian sailor, father of Guido Gordy Giovanelli (1925–2022), American rower Guido Giovanelli (1901–1975), Italian sailor Ivo Giovanelli (1919–2009), Croatian water polo player Louise Giovanelli (born 1993), British artist Massimo Giovanelli (born 1967), Italian rugby union player Miriam Giovanelli (born 1989), Italian-Spanish actress and model Renato Giovanelli (1923–1999), Italian architect Riccardo Giovanelli (1946–2022), Italian-born American astronomer Ron Giovanelli (1915–1984), Australian physicist and solar researcher Ronaldo Giovanelli (born 1967), Brazilian football player Ruggiero Giovannelli, Italian composer

See also Palazzo Giovanelli, Venice