Surname distribution and origin notes
Delia Surname in Italy
By current distribution, Delia is very common in Italy. It is held by 6,362 people across 725 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (290), Teggiano (217), Turin (201). The strongest regional presence is in Puglia, Campania, Lombardia. Related variants include D'ELIA.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Delia is predominantly found in Southern Italy, particularly in Puglia (notably Bari, Matera, and Taranto) and Sicily (with a strong presence in Messina and Palermo). Although it also appears in Northern regions like Lombardy, especially in Varese and Carrara areas, its roots are firmly southern. The name likely originates from the personal name Elias, with the addition of the patronymic prefix 'd'', indicating lineage, similar to the related surname D'Elia which is also typical of the South.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Delia Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Delia 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 | 290people |
| Teggiano | Salerno | Campania | 217people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 201people |
| Bari | Bari | Puglia | 139people |
| Taranto | Taranto | Puglia | 138people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 128people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 122people |
| Messina | Messina | Sicilia | 120people |
| Terlizzi | Bari | Puglia | 113people |
| Visciano | Naples | Campania | 96people |
