Surname distribution and origin notes
Grassi Surname in Italy
In Italy, Grassi is considered a very common surname. It is held by 17,278 people across 1,560 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (848), Milan (731), Prato (251). The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia, Toscana, Emilia-Romagna. Related variants include GRASSO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Grassi is widely spread throughout Italy and most likely originates from nicknames describing physical traits, such as being stout or robust, which later evolved into given names and eventually surnames. Early records date back to the 12th century, evidenced by a 1191 document from the Milanese monastery of S. Ulderico called Bocchetto, mentioning individuals named Landulfi Grassi and relatives. These references highlight an established presence of the surname in medieval Lombardy.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Grassi Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Grassi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 848people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 731people |
| Prato | Prato | Toscana | 251people |
| Florence | Florence | Toscana | 248people |
| Carrara | Massa-Carrara | Toscana | 242people |
| Reggio Emilia | 223people | ||
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 184people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 170people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 162people |
| Fasano | Brindisi | Puglia | 151people |
