Surname distribution and origin notes
Di Donato Surname in Italy
The Di Donato surname appears very common in the country. It is held by 4,207 people across 476 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (213), Naples (189), Sant'Antimo (145). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Abruzzo, Lazio. Related variants include DE DONATI, DE DONATO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Di Donato is a patronymic form common mainly in Lazio, Abruzzo, Campania, and Puglia. The prefix 'Di' signifies 'son of', indicating descent from an ancestor named Donato. Notable family branches exist in Milan, Rome, Ravenna, Rimini, Campania, Potenza, Bari, and Cosenza. The closely related but very rare variant De Donati is primarily found in the Valtellina area, especially in Delebio (SO).
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Di Donato Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Di Donato 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 | 213people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 189people |
| Sant'Antimo | Naples | Campania | 145people |
| Teramo | Teramo | Abruzzo | 126people |
| Pescara | Pescara | Abruzzo | 98people |
| Cava de' Tirreni | Salerno | Campania | 88people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 83people |
| Roccascalegna | Chieti | Abruzzo | 73people |
| Cugnoli | Pescara | Abruzzo | 65people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 63people |
