Surname distribution and origin notes
Ercolani Surname in Italy
Ercolani is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 2,694 people across 311 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (229), Ravenna (168), Perugia (95). The strongest regional presence is in Lazio, Emilia-Romagna, Toscana.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Ercolani is characteristic of a broad central Italian region including Romagna, Tuscany, Marche, Umbria, and Lazio. It originates from the Latin name Herculanus, associated with Hercules. A key historical figure is Saint Ercolano of Perugia, who was martyred in 547 during the Gothic Wars by the Ostrogoth king Totila and serves as the patron saint of Perugia. The veneration of this saint likely influenced the adoption of the name as a surname among communities in this area and surrounding regions.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Ercolani Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Ercolani 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 | 229people |
| Ravenna | Ravenna | Emilia-Romagna | 168people |
| Perugia | Perugia | Umbria | 95people |
| Faenza | Ravenna | Emilia-Romagna | 67people |
| Cesena | Forlì-Cesena | Emilia-Romagna | 57people |
| Genzano di Roma | Rome | Lazio | 51people |
| Arezzo | Arezzo | Toscana | 49people |
| Capodimonte | Viterbo | Lazio | 49people |
| Bologna | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 46people |
| Chianciano Terme | Siena | Toscana | 44people |
