Surname distribution and origin notes

Calabrese Surname in Italy

The family name Calabrese appears very common across Italy. It is held by 13,597 people across 1,173 Italian towns. The top towns are Bari (601), Rome (476), Naples (279). The strongest regional presence is in Puglia, Sicilia, Campania.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Calabrese originates from the ethnic adjective referring to the Calabria region. It initially identified individuals from this southern Italian region. Although connected to Calabria, the surname is now widespread throughout central and southern Italy, with notable concentrations in Puglia, Sicily, and Campania.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Bari

Calabrese Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Calabrese surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.

Surname distribution
Surname presence
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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
BariBariPuglia601people
RomeRomeLazio476people
NaplesNaplesCampania279people
PalermoPalermoSicilia276people
GinosaTarantoPuglia205people
TarantoTarantoPuglia204people
TroinaEnnaSicilia192people
TurinTurinPiemonte184people
ModicaRagusaSicilia180people
MilanMilanLombardia152people

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