Surname distribution and origin notes
Masini Surname in Italy
Masini is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 6,623 people across 616 Italian towns. The top towns are Florence (611), Rome (226), Milan (165). The strongest regional presence is in Toscana, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardia. Related variants include MASIN, MASINA, MASINO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Masini is mainly found in central-northern Italy, especially in Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany. It originates from the medieval personal name Masinus, a shortened form of Thomasus. Documentary evidence dates back to the 13th century, including a 1246 Milanese record. The variant Masin is typical of the Veneto region, particularly around Padua, Rovigo, and Verona. Masina is common in the Bologna and Ferrara areas. Masino is centered in the Turin area, possibly linked to the place name Masino, and also appears in southern regions such as Naples, Potenza, Bari, and Calabria, all reflecting the same patronymic source.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Florence
Masini Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Masini 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | Florence | Toscana | 611people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 226people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 165people |
| Rimini | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna | 157people |
| Lucca | Lucca | Toscana | 156people |
| Reggio Emilia | 144people | ||
| Bologna | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 124people |
| Pontassieve | Florence | Toscana | 95people |
| Modena | Modena | Emilia-Romagna | 86people |
| Ferrara | Ferrara | Emilia-Romagna | 84people |
