Surname distribution and origin notes
Guerriero Surname in Italy
The Guerriero surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 3,773 people across 502 Italian towns. The top towns are Naples (326), Avellino (194), Rome (135). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Lombardia, Veneto. Related variants include GUERRIERI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Guerriero is mainly found in Southern Italy, with its historical core in Campania, particularly between the provinces of Avellino and Naples. It stems from the medieval given name Guerriero, documented since the 15th century. Early notable instances include Melchiorre Guerriero, a wealthy landowner in Campagna (SA) during the late 1400s, and Monsignor Nicola Guerriero, Bishop of Scala in the 1700s. The name also appears in Lombardy, with figures such as Count Guerriero Lana in the 1500s and Count Guerriero Gambaresco in the 1600s at Gambara (BS). This surname is distinct from the related Guerrieri but shares roots connected to the meaning of warrior or soldier.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Naples
Guerriero Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Guerriero 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 326people |
| Avellino | Avellino | Campania | 194people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 135people |
| Capriglia Irpina | Avellino | Campania | 134people |
| Marigliano | Naples | Campania | 128people |
| Avella | Avellino | Campania | 93people |
| Ospedaletto d'Alpinolo | Avellino | Campania | 70people |
| Summonte | Avellino | Campania | 66people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 61people |
| Marcianise | Caserta | Campania | 57people |
