Esposito

Meaning

Exposed or foundling.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'expositus' meaning exposed or abandoned. Originally given to foundlings or children left at church doors in medieval Italy.

About the Esposito Surname

Esposito has a unique historical origin related to abandoned children in medieval Italy. The surname became hereditary and is now one of the most common in southern Italian regions.

Distribution

Predominantly found in southern Italy, especially in Campania, Calabria, and Sicily.