Surname distribution and origin notes
Dominici Surname in Italy
The Dominici surname appears very common in the country. It is held by 8,986 people across 478 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (1,201), Terni (320), Palermo (309). The strongest regional presence is in Lazio, Umbria, Toscana. Related variants include DOMINICIS.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Dominici is mainly found in central and northern Italy as well as Sicily, with a strong concentration in the area encompassing Romagna, Marche, Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. The variant Dominicis is specific to Monte Compatri and Rome. The name derives from the Latin cognomen Dominicus, linked to the given name Domenico, typically used for those born on a Sunday, or from nicknames related to the function of dominici, servants of the dominus (lord).
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Dominici Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Dominici 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 | 1,201people |
| Terni | Terni | Umbria | 320people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 309people |
| Spoleto | Perugia | Umbria | 205people |
| Perugia | Perugia | Umbria | 203people |
| Todi | Perugia | Umbria | 185people |
| Carmagnola | Turin | Piemonte | 149people |
| Pesaro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | 147people |
| Basiliano | Udine | Friuli V.G. | 141people |
| Fara in Sabina | Rieti | Lazio | 138people |
