DellAnno

Dellanno is an Italian surname, commonly written as Dell'Anno in standard Italian orthography. The form reflects the contraction of di (of) with l'Anno (the year), and variants without the apostrophe, such as DellAnno or Dellanno, occur in non-Italian contexts or in genealogical records.

The name is generally considered to have origins in Italian-speaking regions, where surnames formed with di/dell’ followed by a definite article are typical. The root element Anno means year in Italian, but as a surname Dell'Anno likely arose through historical naming practices that tied a family to a place, landmark, or characteristic associated with a year, rather than a modern literal meaning.

In contemporary times, Dell'Anno is a relatively uncommon surname. Bearers are found in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities in countries such as the United States, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, and Australia, reflecting patterns of emigration from the Italian peninsula.

Notable individuals with the surname have appeared in various public life domains, including arts, sports, and academia, though no single figure defines the name's recognition.

Variants and related names include Dell'Anno, Dellanno (without the apostrophe), and surnames such as Anno or De Anno that share the same linguistic roots. See also: Anno (surname); De Anno; Italian surnames with di/dell’ prefixes.