Surname distribution and origin notes
Errico Surname in Italy
The Errico surname appears very common in the country. It is held by 4,487 people across 534 Italian towns. The top towns are Naples (584), San Vito dei Normanni (107), Grumo Appula (95). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Puglia, Lombardia. Related variants include ERRIGO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Errico has significant roots mainly in Apulia, particularly in the Salento area, and in Campania. The variant Errigo is typical of the Reggio Calabria region, found notably in Taurianova, Siderno, Cittanova, and Melito di Porto Salvo. The surname originates from the medieval name of Germanic origin Ericus (Erik), referenced historically in the Gesta Danorum by Saxo Grammaticus, indicating its deep historical and linguistic background.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Naples
Errico Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Errico 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 584people |
| San Vito dei Normanni | Brindisi | Puglia | 107people |
| Grumo Appula | Bari | Puglia | 95people |
| Latiano | Brindisi | Puglia | 92people |
| Lecce | Lecce | Puglia | 91people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 85people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 84people |
| Carmiano | Lecce | Puglia | 78people |
| Brindisi | Brindisi | Puglia | 76people |
| Cerignola | Foggia | Puglia | 71people |
