Surname distribution and origin notes
Diana Surname in Italy
Diana is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 7,798 people across 780 Italian towns. The top towns are San Cipriano d'Aversa (393), Rome (315), Casal di Principe (297). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Sardegna, Lazio. Related variants include DIANI, DIANO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Diana has a significant presence in Sardinia, likely connected to Ligurian roots, given the occurrence of place names around Imperia sharing this name. Other branches are found in Campania, the Bari area, and Sicily. Related variants show distinct distribution: Diani is mainly present in Lombardy—especially Milan, Pavia, Varese, and Bergamo provinces—as well as in Tuscany and Lazio, while Diano appears in Campania and Calabria, particularly in the Reggio Calabria region. The surname Diana generally derives from the personal name Diana or its dialectal meaning of “witch,” relating to the pagan goddess. In some instances, it may originate from geographical names such as the Vallo di Diano in Cilento and parts of Lucania.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: San Cipriano d'Aversa
Diana Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Diana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Cipriano d'Aversa | Caserta | Campania | 393people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 315people |
| Casal di Principe | Caserta | Campania | 297people |
| Bari | Bari | Puglia | 240people |
| Cagliari | Cagliari | Sardegna | 163people |
| Villa Literno | Caserta | Campania | 146people |
| Sassari | Sassari | Sardegna | 123people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 118people |
| Carbonia | 115people | ||
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 109people |
