The surname Napole is an Italian surname of patronymic origin, that is, it derives from a personal name and not from a geographical place.

According to E. De Felice, Napole comes from the given name Napole / Napoleone, fixed as a hereditary surname from the name of an ancestor. In this case, it is not a place name or a direct reference to the city of Naples, but a surname born from an anthroponym.

Along the same lines, E. Rossoni includes Napole among the set of surnames formed from personal names, noting its diffusion mainly in southern Italy, without linking it directly with the city of Naples or with demonyms such as Napolitano or Napoletano.

It is important to clarify this point, since the formal resemblance between Napole and Napoli may lead to mistaken interpretations. From the onomastic point of view, when a surname is of geographical origin, the sources indicate it explicitly (for example, Napoli, Di Napoli, Napolitano), which does not occur in this case.

Related surnames and derived forms

The surname Napole is linked with the family of surnames derived from the personal name Napoleone, among which may be found variants and related forms such as:

• Napoleone
• Napolione (a less frequent form)
• Di Napole (in patronymic contexts)

These forms share the same anthroponymic origin, although their diffusion and frequency may vary by region.

Summary

Napole is an Italian surname derived from a given name, not from a place. Its origin lies in the use of the personal name Napole / Napoleone, later transformed into a hereditary surname, with a presence documented mainly in southern Italy.