Surname distribution and origin notes
Grasso Surname in Italy
Grasso is very common among Italian surnames. It is held by 18,428 people across 1,430 Italian towns. The top towns are Catania (892), Acireale (873), Rome (510). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Campania, Piemonte. Related variants include GRASSI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Grasso is of pan-Italian origin, deriving from nicknames based on physical traits that evolved first into given names and later into family names. Historical documents, such as the 1191 Milanese charters from the monastery of San Ulderico (Bocchetto), confirm the surname’s presence in the Milan area during the Middle Ages. These records, found in legal and monastic contexts, attest to its early usage. Although historically rooted in northern Italy, today Grasso is more commonly found in regions like Sicily, Campania, and Piedmont.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Catania
Grasso Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Grasso 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catania | Catania | Sicilia | 892people |
| Acireale | Catania | Sicilia | 873people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 510people |
| Giarre | Catania | Sicilia | 474people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 468people |
| Ariano Irpino | Avellino | Campania | 464people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 432people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 420people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 315people |
| Messina | Messina | Sicilia | 290people |
