Gaetani

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

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

Notable Bearers

Pope Gelasius II (born Giovanni Gaetani), Cardinal Niccolò Gaetani

People with the Gaetani Surname