Patanè is an Italian surname from Sicily, particularly Catania. It may derive from the corruption of a place name like Aci Platani, Acquaviva Platani or San Biagio Platani. Notable people with the surname include:
Amalia Patanè, Italian physicist and academic Francesco Patanè (1902–1980), Italian painter, engraver and sculptor Giuseppe Patanè (1932–1989), Italian opera conductor Joe Patane (born 1970), American television personality Luca Patanè (born 1961), Italian businessman Lucy Patané (born 1985), Argentine musician, composer and producer
See also Sebastian Patane, personal name of Marvel character Cat-Man United States v. Patane
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