Daniele Surname in Italy

The surname Daniele originates from the personal name Daniele, which is rooted in early Christian tradition. This surname is widespread throughout Italy, with historical origins notably strong in the Veneto and Campania regions. The variant Daniel is mainly found in Treviso, while Daniela is extremely rare but distributed across Italy. The surname Danieli has a significant presence in Veneto, with branches in Lazio and Salento. Danielli is concentrated in areas between Alessandria, Genoa, Milan, Lecco, Bologna, and Terni. The earliest records date back to the 13th century in Istria, mentioning the Florentine merchant Manuccio Danieli. In Apulia, particularly in Salento, the Daniele family attained nobility, especially in Gagliano del Capo, where descendants still reside. Historically notable members include Alessandro Daniele, involved in the aftermath of the Neapolitan revolution, and the couple Enrico Daniele and Erminia Romasi, recognized for their role in building the Gagliano del Capo hospital. Some sources link the surname’s origin to the town of Noto and the feudal family of Canicattì, as suggested by Palizzolo Gravina.