Surname distribution and origin notes
D'onofrio Surname in Italy
By current distribution, D'onofrio is very common in Italy. It is held by 6,622 people across 679 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (416), Naples (242), Pomigliano d'Arco (237). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Lazio, Abruzzo.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname D'Onofrio is widespread throughout Italy, especially in the central-southern regions such as Campania, Lazio, and Abruzzo. It originates from the medieval given name Onofrius, which has ancient roots within Christian tradition and evolved over time into a surname form. Its historical and geographic distribution indicates that the name primarily derives from a personal name rather than from places or occupations.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
D'onofrio Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the D'onofrio surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.
Italian towns with the highest presence
| Town | Province | Region | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 416people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 242people |
| Pomigliano d'Arco | Naples | Campania | 237people |
| Pescara | Pescara | Abruzzo | 156people |
| Terracina | Latina | Lazio | 132people |
| Pisticci | Matera | Basilicata | 112people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 101people |
| Foggia | Foggia | Puglia | 98people |
| Visciano | Naples | Campania | 92people |
| Colletorto | Campobasso | Molise | 85people |
