De Luca

Meaning

From Luca or descendant of Luca.

Etymology

Derived from the given name Luca combined with the preposition 'de' meaning from or of. Originally indicated descent from someone named Luca or origin from the city of Lucca.

About the De Luca Surname

De Luca is a patronymic surname indicating descent from an ancestor named Luca. The 'de' prefix is characteristic of Italian surnames from southern regions.

Distribution

Common throughout southern Italy, particularly in Campania, Calabria, and Sicily.