DeMatteis

DeMatteis is a surname of Italian origin. It is found in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities, particularly in North America. The spelling DeMatteis is one variant among several that derive from Italian given names such as Matteo. Variants may include De Matteo and Di Matteo, among others.

J. M. DeMatteis is the most widely known bearer of the name in popular culture. He is an American writer and screenwriter with a long career in comic books for DC Comics and Marvel Comics. He has written across a range of titles and is especially noted for the Spider-Man story Kraven's Last Hunt, co-created with artist Mike Zeck, as well as the Moonshadow graphic novel, created with Jon J. Muth. His body of work extends to other DC and Marvel projects and to animation and television writing.

As with many Italian surnames, DeMatteis reflects a patronymic origin connected to given names such as Matteo. The name is part of the broader Italian diaspora, and bearers have contributed to literature, comics, and media. In contemporary records, the surname is most commonly encountered among Italian-American communities in the United States.