Surname distribution and origin notes
Giudice Surname in Italy
In Italy, Giudice is considered a very common surname. It is held by 4,845 people across 539 Italian towns. The top towns are Siracusa (261), Gela (185), Santa Marina (163). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Campania, Lombardia. Related variants include GIUDICI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Giudice is predominantly found in Southern Italy, especially concentrated in southern Sicily. It likely originates from an official role or title, referring to someone who held the position of judge or served under a judge. This functional association shaped the surname's development in this region.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Siracusa
Giudice Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Giudice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siracusa | Siracusa | Sicilia | 261people |
| Gela | Caltanissetta | Sicilia | 185people |
| Santa Marina | Salerno | Campania | 163people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 140people |
| Vittoria | Ragusa | Sicilia | 136people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 125people |
| Sarno | Salerno | Campania | 102people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 99people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 98people |
| Catania | Catania | Sicilia | 76people |
