De Luca Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does De Luca mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the De Luca name
De Luca means "of Luca", a patronymic from the given name Luca, the Italian form of Luke. It is especially common in southern Italy, above all Campania, Calabria and Sicily. Emigration carried De Luca and the compacted Deluca spelling throughout the Americas.
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This overview covers the De Luca name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Argentina and Brazil; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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De Luca name FAQ
What does the De Luca name mean?
Of Luca (Luke). Common variants include Deluca, Di Luca, Luciano.
Where does the De Luca surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
Is there a De Luca coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single De Luca crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized De Luca coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.