Regional surname distribution
Ernesto Surname in Italy
The Ernesto surname is recorded for 139 people across 11 Italian regions. The strongest regional presence is in Puglia.
Regional distribution in Italy
This page shows where the Ernesto surname is more or less present across Italian regions. Regional patterns are useful as orientation clues and should not be read as proof of a single family origin.
| Region | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Puglia | 88 | 63.3% |
| Lombardia | 10 | 7.2% |
| Lazio | 9 | 6.5% |
| Liguria | 7 | 5.0% |
| Sicilia | 6 | 4.3% |
| Calabria | 4 | 2.9% |
| Campania | 4 | 2.9% |
| Emilia-Romagna | 3 | 2.2% |
| Piemonte | 3 | 2.2% |
| Veneto | 3 | 2.2% |
Ernesto Surname Regional Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the Italian areas where the Ernesto surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.
How to read these data
The regional concentration in Puglia can help guide future genealogy research, especially when combined with family documents, immigration records, or a known ancestral town. Regional patterns are best read as orientation clues, not as proof of a single family origin.
Have the Ernesto surname in your family? We can help verify the likely town of origin through Italian civil and parish records. Request a surname origin research check or contact Ciao Genealogy.
