Surname distribution and origin notes
De Carlo Surname in Italy
The De Carlo surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 3,652 people across 446 Italian towns. The top towns are Lecce (165), Rome (143), Vernole (134). The strongest regional presence is in Puglia, Campania, Basilicata. Related variants include DE CARLI, DE CARLIS.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname De Carlo is predominantly found in southern peninsular Italy, especially in regions such as Apulia, Basilicata, and Campania. It is a patronymic form where the prefix De- signifies descent or belonging, meaning "son of" or "those related to" Carlo. The given name Carlo comes from the Frankish Karl, which likely referred to a royal court official. Unlike related variants such as De Carli, common in Lombardy-Venetia and Friuli, and the rare De Carlis from Piedmont, De Carlo traces back to ancestors named Carlo, highlighting a family origin deeply rooted in southern Italy.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Lecce
De Carlo Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the De Carlo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecce | Lecce | Puglia | 165people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 143people |
| Vernole | Lecce | Puglia | 134people |
| Mottola | Taranto | Puglia | 126people |
| Alberobello | Bari | Puglia | 94people |
| Brindisi | Brindisi | Puglia | 79people |
| Ruoti | Potenza | Basilicata | 78people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 72people |
| Potenza | Potenza | Basilicata | 63people |
| San Vito dei Normanni | Brindisi | Puglia | 62people |
