Surname distribution and origin notes
Martino Surname in Italy
Martino is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 15,440 people across 1,416 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (792), Reggio Calabria (372), Bari (337). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Puglia, Piemonte. Related variants include MARTIN, MARTINA, MARTINI, MARTINIS.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Martino originates from the Latin cognomen Martinus. Variants such as Martin are characteristic of Veneto and Friuli, while Martini is widespread throughout central and northern Italy. Martino itself is mainly concentrated in southern regions like Campania, Calabria, and Puglia. The variant Martina has a notable presence in Salento, possibly linked to the place name Martina Franca in the Taranto province, with additional occurrences in Friuli and Piedmont. Martinis is distinctive to Friuli. This geographical distribution reflects a variety of forms stemming from the same Latin root.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Martino Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Martino 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 | 792people |
| Reggio Calabria | 372people | ||
| Bari | Bari | Puglia | 337people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 294people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 275people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 227people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 211people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 167people |
| Salerno | Salerno | Campania | 161people |
| Foggia | Foggia | Puglia | 145people |
