Casanovas

Casanovas is a surname of Catalan origin. It is the Catalan form of the Italian surname Casanova and is borne by people in Catalonia and other Catalan-speaking regions, as well as by families in wider Spanish-speaking communities due to migration. The name itself is derived from the Italian casanova, commonly interpreted as meaning "new house" from casa "house" and nuova "new." The toponymic lineage is associated with places named Casanova in Italy, and such place-based surnames spread to neighboring regions over centuries.

In addition to its use as a surname, Casanovas occurs as a plural form referring to multiple individuals who share the Casanova-like reputation for romance or seduction. This sense is largely cultural and informal, rooted in the fame of the 18th-century figure Giacomo Casanova, who became a symbol of libertinism in popular culture.

Notable bearers of the surname appear across fields such as sports, arts, and academia, primarily in Catalan-speaking areas and in diaspora communities. The word Casanovas thus functions both as a proper surname and as a colloquial descriptor, depending on context.

See also: Casanova; Casanova (surname).