Surname distribution and origin notes

Erba Surname in Italy

Erba is very common among Italian surnames. It is held by 2,131 people across 304 Italian towns. The top towns are Milan (149), Lissone (120), Mariano Comense (96). The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia, Sicilia, Piemonte.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Erba is primarily found in the Como area and northern Milan, and most likely derives from the place name Erba in the province of Como. This geographic origin indicates a direct connection to the Lombardy region, where the surname originated and spread.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Milan

Erba Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Erba surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.

Surname distribution
Surname presence
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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
MilanMilanLombardia149people
LissoneMonza e della BrianzaLombardia120people
Mariano ComenseComoLombardia96people
MonzaMonza e della BrianzaLombardia80people
RomeRomeLazio52people
VillasantaMonza e della BrianzaLombardia47people
LeccoLeccoLombardia41people
CantùComoLombardia35people
Nova MilaneseMonza e della BrianzaLombardia35people
Cavenago di BrianzaMonza e della BrianzaLombardia34people

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