Surname distribution and origin notes
Martinelli Surname in Italy
Martinelli is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 20,981 people across 1,747 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (894), Milan (513), Lucca (352). The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia, Toscana, Emilia-Romagna. Related variants include MARTINELLA, MARTINELLO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Martinelli likely originates as a diminutive form of the Latin given name Martinus. It is widely distributed throughout peninsular Italy, especially in regions such as Lombardy, Tuscany, and Emilia-Romagna, while nearly absent in Calabria. Related variants show more localized concentrations: Martinella is rooted in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola area (Verbania, Ghiffa, Cambiasca) and in Friuli (Coseano), whereas Martinello mainly appears in Veneto, with secondary presence in Lazio attributable to Veneto migration during the Pontine Marshes reclamation, as well as some Sicilian towns like Palma di Montechiaro and Caltavuturo. Additionally, in Livorno, Tuscany, there is a Jewish variant known as Beer Martinelli.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Martinelli Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Martinelli 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 | 894people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 513people |
| Lucca | Lucca | Toscana | 352people |
| Modena | Modena | Emilia-Romagna | 339people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 243people |
| Carpi | Modena | Emilia-Romagna | 236people |
| Verona | Verona | Veneto | 186people |
| Valdidentro | Sondrio | Lombardia | 185people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 167people |
| Bologna | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 161people |
