Surname distribution and origin notes

Fico Surname in Italy

Fico is common among Italian surnames. It is held by 1,446 people across 190 Italian towns. The top towns are Casalnuovo di Napoli (167), Pomigliano d'Arco (96), Naples (79). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Calabria, Puglia. Related variants include FICHI.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Fico is predominantly found in southern Italy, especially in regions such as Lazio, Campania, Apulia, and Calabria, including provinces like Naples, Bari, Taranto, Cosenza, and Crotone. It likely originates from nicknames referring to the presence of fig trees near the family homes or to occupations related to the cultivation, harvesting, or preservation of figs. The related surname Fichi is much rarer and appears to originate from Pisa with a branch in Bologna, marking it as a distinct form with different geographic origins.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Casalnuovo di Napoli

Fico Surname Distribution Map in Italy

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

Surname distribution
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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
Casalnuovo di NapoliNaplesCampania167people
Pomigliano d'ArcoNaplesCampania96people
NaplesNaplesCampania79people
Petilia PolicastroCrotoneCalabria63people
MesoracaCrotoneCalabria54people
AfragolaNaplesCampania50people
CasoriaNaplesCampania49people
AcerraNaplesCampania41people
Gioia del ColleBariPuglia37people
CastellanetaTarantoPuglia31people

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