Surname distribution and origin notes
Di Lorenzo Surname in Italy
The Di Lorenzo surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 7,411 people across 840 Italian towns. The top towns are Naples (450), Rome (386), Palermo (236). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Sicilia, Lazio. Related variants include DILORENZO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Di Lorenzo originates from the given name Lorenzo and is widely found throughout southern central Italy. It signifies membership in the family of an individual named Lorenzo, a common patronymic form evidenced in historical records such as a 1622 document mentioning "Cristoforo son of Francesco di Lorenzo." The variant Dilorenzo is much rarer and is mostly recorded in Apulia, particularly in the Bari and Taranto areas.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Naples
Di Lorenzo Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Di Lorenzo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 450people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 386people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 236people |
| Somma Vesuviana | Naples | Campania | 126people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 119people |
| Mondragone | Caserta | Campania | 100people |
| Castellana Grotte | Bari | Puglia | 92people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 91people |
| Orta di Atella | Caserta | Campania | 81people |
| Castel di Lama | Ascoli Piceno | Marche | 63people |
