TheNameDBCatalani
DescriptiveMeaning
Derived from Catalonia or referring to someone from Catalonia, or possibly from the personal name Cataldo.
Etymology
May derive from 'Catalano' (Catalan) referring to a person from Catalonia, or from the Italian personal name Cataldo with the patronymic suffix -ani. Multiple etymological paths are possible.
About the Catalani Surname
An Italian surname possibly indicating Catalan origin or descent from a personal name. The name appears in Southern Italian records with some frequency.
Distribution
Found primarily in Italy, particularly in Sicily and Southern Italy, and among Italian diaspora.
Notable Bearers
Unknown