Surname distribution and origin notes
Di Maggio Surname in Italy
The family name Di Maggio appears very common across Italy. It is held by 3,844 people across 397 Italian towns. The top towns are Palermo (430), Rome (164), San Giovanni Rotondo (160). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Puglia, Lazio. Related variants include DE MAGGI, DE MAGGIO, DE MAIO, DE MAJO, DI MAIO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Di Maggio originates from the medieval given names Maggio or Majo, referring to families descended from ancestors named as such. Its primary distribution covers Lazio, Campania, Puglia, and Sicily, with notable branches in Salento and Messina within Sicily. Related surnames such as De Maio and Di Maio are typically found in Campania, the latter also present in western Sicily. Historical records from the 14th century document individuals bearing this name in Sicily, for example Simone de Maggio of Cammarata. Variants like De Maggi and De Maggio are more associated with central Italy, especially Rome, while De Majo and Di Majo are rarer and appear concentrated around Palermo.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Palermo
Di Maggio Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Di Maggio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 430people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 164people |
| San Giovanni Rotondo | Foggia | Puglia | 160people |
| Torretta | Palermo | Sicilia | 143people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 74people |
| Taranto | Taranto | Puglia | 71people |
| San Giuseppe Jato | Palermo | Sicilia | 60people |
| Cagnano Varano | Foggia | Puglia | 54people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 53people |
| Conversano | Bari | Puglia | 52people |
