Surname distribution and origin notes
Madonna Surname in Italy
The Madonna surname appears very common in the country. It is held by 2,379 people across 311 Italian towns. The top towns are Naples (206), Ercolano (186), Torre del Greco (111). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Abruzzo, Lazio. Related variants include MADDONNA, MADDONNI, MADONNI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Madonna is widely distributed in Campania, Abruzzo, and Lazio, with notable presence also in Molise and northern Campania. Its origin is religious, deriving from references to the Madonna, reflecting devotion or protection, as indicated by the etymology linked to "mia donna" (my lady). In Campania, the surname might be connected to local place names associated with shrines dedicated to the Madonna, such as Madonna dell'Arco. Variants like Maddonna and Maddonni are much rarer and primarily found in the Abruzzo and Tuscan areas; these forms may originate from matronymics or serve as auspicious nicknames given to abandoned infants entrusted to the care of the Madonna.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Naples
Madonna Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Madonna 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 | 206people |
| Ercolano | Naples | Campania | 186people |
| Torre del Greco | Naples | Campania | 111people |
| Portici | Naples | Campania | 77people |
| Maddaloni | Caserta | Campania | 69people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 65people |
| Marcianise | Caserta | Campania | 49people |
| Lama dei Peligni | Chieti | Abruzzo | 43people |
| Casal di Principe | Caserta | Campania | 42people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 38people |
