How common is the Gaetani surname?

There are approximately 4,200 people with the surname Gaetani in the United States.

Gaetani

Q: What does the surname Gaetani mean?

The surname Gaetani means "Resident of Gaeta, an Italian coastal city in Campania.". It is of Italian origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Resident of Gaeta, an Italian coastal city in Campania.

Etymology

The surname derives from the Italian place name Gaeta, located on the coast of Campania in southern Italy. The suffix '-ani' indicates origin from or association with that location.

About the Gaetani Surname

An Italian topographic surname derived from the coastal city of Gaeta in Campania. The name has historical significance in Italian nobility and the Catholic Church.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 4,200 bearers in the United States #1,969 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily Italy, particularly in Campania and surrounding regions, with secondary populations in North America.

Notable Bearers

People with the Gaetani Surname

Gelasino Gaetani

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Quick Facts

Origin: Italian
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval Italy
Estimated Bearers: 4,200