Aiello

Aiello is a surname of Italian origin. It is derived from the given name Gaetanus, which itself comes from the Latin word "Gaetanus," referring to someone from Gaeta, a city in southern Italy. The surname Aiello is particularly common in Southern Italy, especially in the regions of Campania and Sicily.

Variations of the surname include Aiello, Aielli, and Aiellu. Historically, surnames became hereditary in Italy around the 10th to 15th centuries, often stemming from patronymics, place names, occupations, or personal characteristics. The Aiello surname likely originated as a patronymic, meaning "son of Aiello," or it could refer to a person from a place named Aiello.

Notable individuals with the surname Aiello include Christiane Aiello, a former professional tennis player, and Loretta Aiello, an American actress. The name has also gained recognition through the fictional character Jake Aiello from the television series "The Sopranos." The prevalence of the Aiello surname reflects the historical migration patterns and family naming conventions within Italy.