Surname distribution and origin notes

Maffei Surname in Italy

The Maffei surname appears very common in the country. It is held by 6,799 people across 765 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (211), Naples (197), Pinzolo (169). The strongest regional presence is in Toscana, Campania, Lombardia.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Maffei is widespread across Italy with historical lineages in both the North and Center-South. It originates from the medieval Italian personal name Maffeo, which has a long historical usage. The Maffei family is very ancient and notable, including prominent figures such as the Roman cardinals Bernardino Maffei (1514-1553) and Marc'Antonio Maffei (died 1583), as well as Giovanni Pietro Maffei from Bergamo (1536-1602), who served as secretary to the Republic of Genoa.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Rome

Maffei Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Maffei surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.

Surname distribution
Surname presence
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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
RomeRomeLazio211people
NaplesNaplesCampania197people
PinzoloTrentoTrentino A.A.169people
TurinTurinPiemonte164people
ViareggioLuccaToscana160people
SolofraAvellinoCampania158people
LuccaLuccaToscana155people
MilanMilanLombardia127people
SienaSienaToscana97people
BariBariPuglia92people

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