CATALANO

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Catalano

Catalano is a surname of Italian origin that has found its way to the United Kingdom through migration and family ties. The name Catalano is derived from the personal name 'Catalan', which itself is derived from the Latin name 'Catalanus', indicating someone from Catalonia or with Catalonian heritage.

The name Catalano is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, often carried by individuals with Italian ancestry. It may have been brought to the UK by individuals or families who migrated from Italy for reasons such as work opportunities, education, or marriage.

Like many surnames of foreign origin in Britain, Catalano adds to the rich tapestry of the country's diverse cultural heritage. Those bearing the surname Catalano are part of the broader story of immigration and integration that has shaped modern British society.

As with many surnames, individuals with the last name Catalano may have diverse backgrounds and experiences, but they are united by their shared connection to this distinctive and intriguing Italian surname.

There are approximately 223 people named Catalano in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Catalano.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Italy

Language of origin: Italian

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Antonio
Calogero
Gaetano
Giovanni
Giuseppe
Leonardo
Michael
Paolo
Roger
Salvatore
Simon
Vincent

Female

Angela
Anna
Concetta
Elena
Giovanna
Josephine
Maria
Maxine
Michelle
Natalie
Pamela
Silvana

Similar and related surnames

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