Surname distribution and origin notes

Damato Surname in Italy

The Damato surname appears very common in the country. It is held by 7,063 people across 741 Italian towns. The top towns are Barletta (270), Rome (254), Milan (218). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Puglia, Lombardia. Related variants include D'AMATI, D'AMATO, DAMATI.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Damato is chiefly rooted in Southern Italy, notably in the Apulian provinces of Foggia and Bari. It originates from patronymic forms linked to the medieval personal name Amatus, implying descent from ancestors named Amato or Amati. The rare variant D'Amati is mainly found in Foggia and the Rome area, while D'Amato is widespread throughout Southern and Central Italy. Damati likely arose from transcription errors and is uncommon. Overall, these surnames point to familial lines descending from a progenitor named Amatus.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Barletta

Damato Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Damato surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.

Surname distribution
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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
BarlettaBarletta-Andria-TraniPuglia270people
RomeRomeLazio254people
MilanMilanLombardia218people
NaplesNaplesCampania213people
SalernoSalernoCampania160people
TurinTurinPiemonte160people
FoggiaFoggiaPuglia145people
Santa FlaviaPalermoSicilia143people
BariBariPuglia119people
Margherita di SavoiaBarletta-Andria-TraniPuglia119people

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