Surname distribution and origin notes
Del Prete Surname in Italy
Del Prete is very common among Italian surnames. It is held by 5,655 people across 426 Italian towns. The top towns are Frattamaggiore (987), Frattaminore (245), Orta di Atella (228). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Lazio, Puglia. Related variants include DE PRETE.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Del Prete is found throughout peninsular Italy, with notable concentrations in Campania, southern Lazio, Apulia, and the Marche. The variant De Prete is much rarer, with a small group in Viareggio and some presence near Naples. The surname likely originated from ancestors belonging to the family of a priest, possibly of Orthodox tradition. Historical records trace this surname back to the 1500s in Manfredonia (Foggia area), including individuals such as Aurelia Del Prete from Sant'Anastasia.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Frattamaggiore
Del Prete Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Del Prete 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frattamaggiore | Naples | Campania | 987people |
| Frattaminore | Naples | Campania | 245people |
| Orta di Atella | Caserta | Campania | 228people |
| Grumo Nevano | Naples | Campania | 199people |
| Pesaro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | 194people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 186people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 171people |
| Cardito | Naples | Campania | 157people |
| Crispano | Naples | Campania | 115people |
| Marano di Napoli | Naples | Campania | 92people |
