Di Stefano Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Di Stefano last name means, where the surname began and where it was first recorded.
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Meaning and origin of the Di Stefano last name
Meaning of the Di Stefano last name: son of Stefano (Stephen). Di Stefano is a patronymic, "son of Stefano", the Italian form of Stephen, from Greek stephanos, "crown, garland". Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, gave the name wide popularity. The form with di is typical of southern Italy, and the name is most frequent in Sicily, especially around Catania and Syracuse, and in Calabria and Campania. The tenor Giuseppe Di Stefano, born near Catania, carried it to opera houses worldwide. The singular De Stefano is found in Naples and Campania, while the plural Stefani and the diminutive Stefanelli are typical of the north and centre. Many Di Stefano families emigrated from Sicily to the United States, Argentina and Australia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Di Stefano name FAQ
What does the Di Stefano name mean?
Son of Stefano (Stephen). Common variants include Stefani, De Stefano, Stefanelli.
Where does the Di Stefano surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Australia.
Is there a Di Stefano coat of arms?
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Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.