About Diogene
The surname Diogene is of Italian origin and is derived from the given name Diogenes, which itself comes from the Greek name Diogenes meaning "born of Zeus." The name Diogenes was popularized by the ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes of Sinope, known for his cynicism and philosophical teachings. As a surname, Diogene likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from someone named Diogenes. Today, individuals with the surname Diogene can be found primarily in Italy and other countries with Italian diaspora.
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