Surname distribution and origin notes
De Raffaele Surname in Italy
The family name De Raffaele appears very common across Italy. It is held by 3,822 people across 645 Italian towns. The top towns are Naples (273), Rome (147), Milan (76). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Puglia, Lazio. Related variants include DI RAFFAELE.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname De Raffaele is very rare, with small concentrations found in Torre del Greco near Naples and in Crotone. It is a patronymic name derived from the given name Raffaele, where the prefix 'De' means 'son of'. This surname has a limited but distinct presence, setting it apart from related variants such as Di Raffaele, which is more common in locations like Rome, Crispano, Caivano, Cardito (all in Campania), and Palermo. The shared root points to ancestors named Raffaele, but differences in prefix and geographic distribution allow for identification of specific branches.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Naples
De Raffaele Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the De Raffaele 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 | 273people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 147people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 76people |
| Lecce | Lecce | Puglia | 57people |
| Bari | Bari | Puglia | 56people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 55people |
| Foggia | Foggia | Puglia | 41people |
| Salerno | Salerno | Campania | 34people |
| Molfetta | Bari | Puglia | 32people |
| Torre del Greco | Naples | Campania | 32people |
