Catania is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include: A. Charles Catania (born 1936), American psychologist Antonio Catania (born 1952), Italian actor David Catania (born 1968), American politician and lawyer Dolores Catania (born 1970), American television personality and cast member of The Real Housewives of New Jersey Emanuele Catania (born 1988), Italian long jumper Emanuele Catania (footballer) (born 1981), Italian football player Martina Catania (born 1999) Italian Buddhist nun Frank Catania (born 1941), American politician Giusto Catania (born 1971), Italian politician Jim Catania (born 1954), American drummer Kenneth C. Catania (born 1965), American neuroscientist Léa Catania (born 1993), French synchronized swimmer Mario Catania (born 1952), Italian minister of agriculture from 2011 to 2013 Nick Catania (born 1945), former Australian politician Steve Catania, Australian politician Susan Catania (1941–2023), American politician Vince Catania (born 1977), Australian politician Yuri Catania (born 1975), Italian photographer and film director