Surname distribution and origin notes
Damiano Surname in Italy
Damiano is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 4,778 people across 628 Italian towns. The top towns are Naples (235), Palermo (166), Montesarchio (160). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Piemonte, Sicilia. Related variants include DAMIANI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Damiano originates from the given name Damiano and is predominantly found in Southern Italy. Contrary to Damiani, which is widespread throughout Italy, Damiano is mainly concentrated in southern regions such as Campania, Sicily, and to a lesser extent Piedmont. A notable historical figure is Saint Peter Damiani (Petrus Damiani, 988-1072), the founder of the hermitage of Camaldoli, highlighting the longstanding tradition of the personal name being adopted as a surname within Italy.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Naples
Damiano Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Damiano 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 235people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 166people |
| Montesarchio | Benevento | Campania | 160people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 134people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 96people |
| Taurisano | Lecce | Puglia | 70people |
| San Giorgio a Cremano | Naples | Campania | 68people |
| Capo d'Orlando | Messina | Sicilia | 62people |
| Pagani | Salerno | Campania | 55people |
| Castel Morrone | Caserta | Campania | 52people |
