DISTEFANO
Also recorded as Di Stefano, Di-Stefano, di Stefano
Distefano
Distefano is a British surname of Italian origin. This surname is believed to have derived from the Italian name "Di Stefano", which translates to "son of Stefano". In Italian tradition, "Di" suggests paternity, similar to the English prefix "son of".
The dispersion of the Distefano surname to the United Kingdom is linked to the historical Italian community that settled in Britain, primarily in cities such as London, Manchester, and Liverpool. Many Italians migrated to the UK in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, seeking economic opportunities and fleeing political upheavals in Italy.
Individuals bearing the surname Distefano have made notable contributions to various fields in British society, including art, music, business, and academia. The surname's prevalence in Britain reflects the country's diverse cultural landscape and the integration of immigrant communities over the years.
Today, Distefano stands as a testament to the enduring heritage of Italian immigrants in the UK and their lasting impact on British culture and society.
There are approximately 235 people named Distefano in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Distefano.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Italy
Language of origin: Italian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alessandro
- Alexander
- Angelo
- Antonio
- Brian
- Dino
- Gino
- Giovanni
- Giuseppe
- Laurence
- Marco
- Massimo
- Remigio
- Salvatore
Female
- Andrea
- Anna
- Emily
- Francesca
- Giovanna
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Josephine
- Kerry
- Laurence
- Maria
- Marissa
- Mary
- Michelle