Surname distribution and origin notes
Casali Surname in Italy
In Italy, Casali is considered a very common surname. It is held by 6,320 people across 717 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (353), Milan (207), Cesena (146). The strongest regional presence is in Emilia-Romagna, Lombardia, Lazio. Related variants include CASALE.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Casali is predominantly found in central-northern Italy, especially in Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, and Tuscany. It originates from common place names such as Casali (AQ) or the plural form of Casale, which appears in numerous Italian localities including Milan, Parma, Mantua, Caserta, and Grosseto. Besides its geographic origin, the surname may also derive from nicknames referring to inhabitants of a casale or small rural settlement, highlighting a close connection to a specific rural community.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Casali Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Casali 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 | 353people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 207people |
| Cesena | Forlì-Cesena | Emilia-Romagna | 146people |
| Cesenatico | Forlì-Cesena | Emilia-Romagna | 144people |
| Reggio Emilia | 138people | ||
| Bologna | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 120people |
| Forlì | Forlì-Cesena | Emilia-Romagna | 120people |
| Rimini | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna | 110people |
| Lucca | Lucca | Toscana | 102people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 96people |
