Surname distribution and origin notes
Guerrieri Surname in Italy
Guerrieri is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 4,495 people across 521 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (450), Volterra (108), Campi Salentina (102). The strongest regional presence is in Puglia, Toscana, Lazio. Related variants include GUERRIERO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Guerrieri is widespread throughout southern Italy, especially in Campania around Avellino and Naples, and originates from the medieval personal name Guerriero. Early records date back to the 15th and 16th centuries, including Count Guerriero Lana in Brescia and Count Guerriero Gambaresco in Gambara in the 17th century. The surname form emerged by the late 1400s, with notable individuals such as Melchiorre Guerriero, a wealthy landowner in Campagna (SA), and Monsignor Nicola Guerriero, bishop of Scala in the 1700s.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Guerrieri Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Guerrieri 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 | 450people |
| Volterra | Pisa | Toscana | 108people |
| Campi Salentina | Lecce | Puglia | 102people |
| Guagnano | Lecce | Puglia | 92people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 83people |
| Reggio Emilia | 83people | ||
| Foggia | Foggia | Puglia | 79people |
| Livorno | Livorno | Toscana | 67people |
| Ascoli Piceno | Ascoli Piceno | Marche | 65people |
| Novoli | Lecce | Puglia | 60people |
