D'Apuzzo

D'Apuzzo is an Italian surname. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the given name "Apuzzo," which itself is a shortened or dialectal form of "Ippolito." Ippolito is the Italian equivalent of the Greek name "Hippolytos," meaning "unleashed horse" or "horse-looser." Therefore, D'Apuzzo roughly translates to "of Apuzzo" or "son of Apuzzo/Ippolito."

The surname is most commonly found in the Campania region of Southern Italy, particularly around the city of Naples. Variations in spelling may exist due to regional dialectal differences and historical record-keeping practices.