Di Cesare

Di Cesare is an Italian surname. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it originated from a personal name, specifically the given name Cesare (Caesar). The "Di" prefix signifies "of" or "from," therefore, Di Cesare literally translates to "of Caesar" or "from Caesar's family/descendants."

The surname likely originated in various regions of Italy independently, wherever individuals were known by the name Cesare. Due to its origin as a patronymic surname, families with the name Di Cesare are not necessarily related to each other.

The name Cesare itself has Roman origins, deriving from the Roman cognomen Caesar, famously associated with Julius Caesar. While the exact origin of Caesar is debated, theories include its derivation from Latin words meaning "hairy," "blue-eyed," or related to the verb "to cut" (referring to a Caesarean section).

The surname Di Cesare is still found primarily in Italy but has also spread to other countries with Italian diaspora populations.