Surname distribution and origin notes

Di Carlo Surname in Italy

By current distribution, Di Carlo is very common in Italy. It is held by 7,944 people across 746 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (1,280), Palermo (281), Pescara (185). The strongest regional presence is in Lazio, Abruzzo, Sicilia.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Di Carlo originates from the given name Carlo, representing a common patronymic formation. It is widespread across central and southern Italy, with historical records dating back to the 16th century in Sicily, evidenced by an individual named Maria Di Carlo in Castiglione di Sicilia (CT). The highest concentrations are found in Abruzzo, Lazio, and Sicily, indicating a well-established family presence in these regions.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Rome

Di Carlo Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Di Carlo surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.

Surname distribution
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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
RomeRomeLazio1,280people
PalermoPalermoSicilia281people
PescaraPescaraAbruzzo185people
AltofontePalermoSicilia118people
Bussi sul TirinoPescaraAbruzzo88people
Schiavi di AbruzzoChietiAbruzzo87people
MilanMilanLombardia78people
TurinTurinPiemonte78people
MenfiAgrigentoSicilia77people
FornelliIserniaMolise74people

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