Surname distribution and origin notes
De Stefano Surname in Italy
De Stefano is very common among Italian surnames. It is held by 6,239 people across 661 Italian towns. The top towns are Naples (506), Reggio Calabria (352), Rome (213). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Puglia, Lombardia. Related variants include DE STEFANI, DE STEFANIS, DESTEFANI, DESTEFANIS, DESTEFANO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname De Stefano is a patronymic indicating 'son of Stefano', with the prefix De- referring to an ancestor named Stefano. This variant is mainly common in southern Italy, particularly in Campania, Calabria, and Puglia. Related surnames have more northern distributions: De Stefani is typical of northern Italy, while Destefani is rare and seems to originate from Trentino. De Stefanis has roots in various areas including Genoa, Turin, Milan, Rome, Rieti, L'Aquila, Pescara, and Chieti. Lastly, Destefanis is distinctly Piedmontese, especially prevalent in the provinces of Turin and Cuneo.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Naples
De Stefano Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the De Stefano 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 | 506people |
| Reggio Calabria | 352people | ||
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 213people |
| Solofra | Avellino | Campania | 191people |
| Foggia | Foggia | Puglia | 174people |
| Somma Vesuviana | Naples | Campania | 168people |
| Nola | Naples | Campania | 106people |
| Cicciano | Naples | Campania | 97people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 90people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 88people |
