Surname distribution and origin notes
Casale Surname in Italy
By current distribution, Casale is very common in Italy. It is held by 5,534 people across 699 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (330), Cervinara (182), Milan (159). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Lazio, Piemonte. Related variants include CASALI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Casale is found throughout Italy, with the highest concentrations in the Northwest and along the Tyrrhenian coast of Southern Italy. It originates primarily from various place names referring to small rural settlements or farmhouses, found in locations such as Casale in Milan, Parma, Mantua, Caserta, and Grosseto, as well as variants like Casali in L'Aquila. Besides a geographic origin, Casale may also have arisen as a nickname for individuals associated with these rural establishments, highlighting a connection to farm life. It should be distinguished from the surname Casali, which is more common in Central-Northern Italy and generally linked to plural forms of place names.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Casale Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Casale surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.
Italian towns with the highest presence
| Town | Province | Region | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 330people |
| Cervinara | Avellino | Campania | 182people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 159people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 150people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 135people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 115people |
| Sessa Aurunca | Caserta | Campania | 101people |
| Santo Stefano di Magra | La Spezia | Liguria | 71people |
| Ceglie Messapica | Brindisi | Puglia | 62people |
| Sala Consilina | Salerno | Campania | 58people |
