Surname distribution and origin notes
Esposto Surname in Italy
By current distribution, Esposto is common in Italy. It is held by 1,812 people across 259 Italian towns. The top towns are Manfredonia (107), Rome (105), Foggia (102). The strongest regional presence is in Marche, Puglia, Lombardia. Related variants include ESPOSITI, ESPOSITO, ESPOSTI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Esposto originates from the Latin term 'Expositus,' historically assigned to abandoned children, typically left at churches or charitable institutions. This surname shows multiple regional roots across Italy: a Roman lineage, a Marchigian branch found in Ancona, Fano, Pesaro, and Tavullia, a Sicilian group, and a notable cluster in Apulia, particularly around Foggia, Manfredonia, and Monte Sant'Angelo. While the related surname Esposito is especially common in Campania with distinct local origins, Esposto exhibits a broader geographical spread including significant presence in Lombardy, especially between Milan and Lodi.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Manfredonia
Esposto Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Esposto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manfredonia | Foggia | Puglia | 107people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 105people |
| Foggia | Foggia | Puglia | 102people |
| Senigallia | Ancona | Marche | 77people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 52people |
| Ancona | Ancona | Marche | 46people |
| Fano | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | 45people |
| Monte Sant'Angelo | Foggia | Puglia | 39people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 35people |
| Pesaro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | 31people |
