Surname distribution and origin notes
Dossi Surname in Italy
By current distribution, Dossi is very common in Italy. It is held by 3,950 people across 265 Italian towns. The top towns are Milan (155), Viadanica (153), Rovereto (142). The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia, Trentino A.A., Veneto. Related variants include DOSSO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Dossi is characteristic of the Milanese, Bergamo, Brescia, Verona, and Trentino areas, showing higher concentrations in places such as Burago di Molgora, Milan, Monza, Vimercate, Melzo, and Mezzago in the Milan area; Viadanica, Villongo, and Sarnico in the Bergamo province; Nave in Brescia; Verona; and the Trentino localities of Brentonico, Rovereto, Mori, and Trento. The name derives from toponyms containing the term "Dosso," found in multiple places like Dosso di Albiate or Dosso Cavallino near Milan, Dosso di Azzone in Bergamo, or similar locations, referring to hills or elevated landforms.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Milan
Dossi Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Dossi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 155people |
| Viadanica | Bergamo | Lombardia | 153people |
| Rovereto | Trento | Trentino A.A. | 142people |
| Monza | Monza e della Brianza | Lombardia | 107people |
| Burago di Molgora | Monza e della Brianza | Lombardia | 105people |
| Pieve di Ledro | 97people | ||
| Villongo | Bergamo | Lombardia | 86people |
| Trento | Trento | Trentino A.A. | 83people |
| Brentonico | Trento | Trentino A.A. | 82people |
| Sarnico | Bergamo | Lombardia | 70people |
