demaggos

Demaggos is a surname of Italian origin, appearing as a relatively rare variant of the more common DeMaggio or DiMaggio. The form likely arose through spelling variation in immigration records or family migrations and may reflect regional pronunciation shifts or clerical standardization.

Etymology and meaning: The prefix Di- or De- in Italian surnames typically denotes origin or descent, paired with Maggio, the Italian name for May or a given name used in past centuries. Consequently, Demaggos is generally understood to mean "of Maggio" or "from Maggio," echoing similarly formed patronymic surnames.

Geographic distribution and usage: The Demaggos spelling is uncommon in Italy and among Italian-descended communities. In contemporary records, the name appears far less frequently than variants such as DiMaggio or DeMaggio, with occurrences concentrated in North America and other regions with significant Italian diaspora, often due to anglicization of original spellings.

Notable people and usage: There are no widely recognized individuals with the exact surname Demaggos in major reference works. The closest known related surnames are DiMaggio and DeMaggio, which include public figures such as Joe DiMaggio.

See also: Related names include DiMaggio and DeMaggio, reflecting the common Italian patronymic naming pattern from Maggio.