Surname distribution and origin notes
Macri Surname in Italy
The Macri surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 5,950 people across 669 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (362), Turin (281), Messina (176). The strongest regional presence is in Calabria, Piemonte, Lazio. Related variants include MACRI', MAGRI'.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Macri is predominantly Calabrian, with smaller groups in the Naples area and Taranto province. It likely originates from the Latin cognomen Macrus but also has strong Greek or Greco-Albanian roots, linked to the modern Greek adjective 'makrìs,' meaning tall or long. In some non-Southern regions, Macri may appear as a variant of the surname Magri. Overall, the name developed from nicknames or personal names of ancestors, often describing physical traits or ethnic background.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Macri Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Macri 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 | 362people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 281people |
| Messina | Messina | Sicilia | 176people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 155people |
| Siderno | Reggio Calabria | Calabria | 151people |
| Chiaravalle Centrale | Catanzaro | Calabria | 139people |
| Reggio Calabria | 130people | ||
| Crotone | Crotone | Calabria | 105people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 96people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 75people |
