Surname distribution and origin notes
De Matteis Surname in Italy
The family name De Matteis appears very common across Italy. It is held by 3,630 people across 413 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (226), Vernole (200), Galatina (185). The strongest regional presence is in Puglia, Campania, Lazio. Related variants include DE MATTEI, DE MATTEO, DE MATTIO, DEMATTIO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname De Matteis is patronymic, originating from the medieval given name Matteo or its archaic form Mattio, both derived from the Norman name Mathe or the Latin cognomen Matho. While the rarer form De Mattei is characteristic of Liguria, De Matteis is widespread throughout Italy with significant concentrations in Salento, the Foggia area, Molise, upper Campania, Lazio, and Abruzzo. Historical records trace the family in Rome during the 1500s and in Campania during the 1600s, notably with the painter Paolo De Matteis (1662–1728). The prefix "De" denotes descent from a progenitor named Matteo or Mattio.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
De Matteis Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the De Matteis 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 | 226people |
| Vernole | Lecce | Puglia | 200people |
| Galatina | Lecce | Puglia | 185people |
| Lecce | Lecce | Puglia | 124people |
| Matino | Lecce | Puglia | 116people |
| Casarano | Lecce | Puglia | 92people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 70people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 53people |
| Cavallino | Lecce | Puglia | 46people |
| Montesano Salentino | Lecce | Puglia | 45people |
