Surname distribution and origin notes

Mari Surname in Italy

The family name Mari appears very common across Italy. It is held by 6,649 people across 769 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (775), Milan (222), Florence (135). The strongest regional presence is in Lazio, Lombardia, Toscana.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The Mari surname is predominantly found in central-northern Italy, with smaller concentrations in Campania, Puglia, Calabria, and Sicily. It most likely originated from the shortening (aferesis) of compound names such as Valdemaro or Ademaro. In southern areas, some family branches might have derived the surname from nicknames based on particular behavioral traits.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Rome

Mari Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Mari 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
RomeRomeLazio775people
MilanMilanLombardia222people
FlorenceFlorenceToscana135people
PratoPratoToscana135people
FerraraFerraraEmilia-Romagna119people
ModenaModenaEmilia-Romagna104people
TerniTerniUmbria86people
GenoaGenoaLiguria85people
SalernoSalernoCampania84people
BariBariPuglia83people

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