Surname distribution and origin notes
Mancini Surname in Italy
The Mancini surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 30,033 people across 1,801 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (3,997), Naples (404), Milan (402). The strongest regional presence is in Lazio, Toscana, Marche. Related variants include MANCIN, MANCINA, MANCINELLI, MANCINO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Mancini is generally traced back to the Latin cognomen Mancinus, an ancient Roman name associated with Hostilius Mancinus mentioned by Livy. At the same time, it may also have developed as a nickname referring to a left-handed ancestor. A place-name origin from Italian localities called Mancini or Mancino cannot be ruled out either.
The family tradition linked to the name Mancini speaks of an old noble lineage with branches in Rome, Naples, Sicily and elsewhere in Italy. Roman genealogical tradition connects the family to the Gens Hostilia, while the first securely cited representative in family records is Lucio, active in 990. Over the centuries the house produced notable churchmen, statesmen and military figures, and split into several branches, including the Sicilian branch, the Neapolitan branch and the San Vittore branch.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Mancini Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Mancini 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 | 3,997people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 404people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 402people |
| Florence | Florence | Toscana | 376people |
| Senigallia | Ancona | Marche | 293people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 266people |
| Pesaro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | 261people |
| Perugia | Perugia | Umbria | 247people |
| Ascoli Piceno | Ascoli Piceno | Marche | 238people |
| Velletri | Rome | Lazio | 233people |
