Surname distribution and origin notes
De Vito Surname in Italy
The De Vito surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 8,159 people across 495 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (568), Naples (421), Avellino (325). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Puglia, Lazio. Related variants include DEVITO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname De Vito is notably widespread in Southern Italy, especially in Apulia, Campania, and the province of Catanzaro. Its origin is patronymic: the prefix 'De-' means 'son of', referring to ancestors named Vito. In Apulia, the name is particularly established in the towns of Toritto (Bari area) and Martina Franca (Taranto area), with a smaller group in Grassano (Matera area). There are also significant occurrences in Campania, maintaining the same patronymic origin. Thus, De Vito identifies families descended from an ancestor called Vito.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
De Vito Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the De Vito 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 | 568people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 421people |
| Avellino | Avellino | Campania | 325people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 145people |
| Martina Franca | Taranto | Puglia | 139people |
| Sant'Angelo dei Lombardi | Avellino | Campania | 127people |
| Brindisi | Brindisi | Puglia | 122people |
| Capriglia Irpina | Avellino | Campania | 112people |
| Toritto | Bari | Puglia | 106people |
| Pozzuoli | Naples | Campania | 101people |
