Surname distribution and origin notes
Drago Surname in Italy
The Drago surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 5,659 people across 671 Italian towns. The top towns are Palermo (337), Genoa (289), Rome (173). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Lombardia, Piemonte. Related variants include DRAGHETTI, DRAGHI, DRAGHIN, DRAGHINI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Drago is widespread throughout Italy, with notable concentrations in Sicily, the province of Padua, and Liguria, among other areas. It originates from the Latin name Draco or as a shortened form of the Lombard name Dracoaldus. Related surnames show different geographical roots: Draghetti is mainly found between Milan and Lodi and extends into Emilia, particularly around Bologna, Modena, Ferrara, and Ravenna; Draghi has clusters in the area covering Milan, Pavia, and Piacenza, as well as in the province of Grosseto. The rare surname Draghin appears to be Lombard in origin, while Draghini has a small presence near Perugia.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Palermo
Drago Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Drago 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 337people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 289people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 173people |
| Siracusa | Siracusa | Sicilia | 141people |
| Scicli | Ragusa | Sicilia | 114people |
| Salemi | Trapani | Sicilia | 113people |
| Catania | Catania | Sicilia | 99people |
| Galati Mamertino | Messina | Sicilia | 94people |
| Padua | Padua | Veneto | 87people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 82people |
