DiMaggio

Descriptive

Meaning

Derived from the month of May (maggio in Italian), possibly indicating birth in that month or a place-related origin.

Etymology

The surname combines the Italian prefix 'Di' (meaning 'of' or 'from') with 'maggio,' the Italian word for May. This may indicate birth during May or origin from a place associated with that month.

About the DiMaggio Surname

An Italian surname possibly indicating birth in May or a place-related origin. The name became widely known through the famous DiMaggio baseball family in the United States.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 12,000 bearers in the United States #1,040 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities, particularly in the United States.

Notable Bearers

People with the DiMaggio Surname