D'Orazio

D'Orazio is a surname of central Italian origin, found primarily in the regions of Abruzzo and Lazio.

The name 'D'Orazio' is derived from the Latin Horatius, Horace in English, and means 'clairvoyant'.

Many alternatives of the name have arisen due to immigration to English speaking countries and subsequent Anglicization and phonetic spelling. Such alternatives include, Dorazio, Dorazzio, Diorazio, Deorazio, Doraazio, Doriazio, and D'Orzaio.

Notable people with the surname include:


 * John D'Orazio (1955–2011), Australian politician
 * Mark Dorazio, American politician
 * Matt D'Orazio (born 1976), American football player
 * Sante D'Orazio (born 1956), American photographer
 * Valerie D'Orazio (born 1974), American comic book writer
 * Piero Dorazio (1927–2005), Italian painter