Regional surname distribution
Matteis Surname in Italy
The Matteis surname is recorded for 7,074 people across 20 Italian regions. The strongest regional presence is in Puglia.
Regional distribution in Italy
This page shows where the Matteis surname is more or less present across Italian regions. Regional patterns are useful as orientation clues and should not be read as proof of a single family origin.
| Region | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Puglia | 3,317 | 46.9% |
| Lazio | 855 | 12.1% |
| Campania | 571 | 8.1% |
| Piemonte | 530 | 7.5% |
| Lombardia | 469 | 6.6% |
| Abruzzo | 324 | 4.6% |
| Emilia-Romagna | 245 | 3.5% |
| Toscana | 174 | 2.5% |
| Liguria | 138 | 2.0% |
| Veneto | 115 | 1.6% |
Matteis Surname Regional Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the Italian areas where the Matteis surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.
How to read these data
The regional concentration in Puglia can help guide future genealogy research, especially when combined with family documents, immigration records, or a known ancestral town. Regional patterns are best read as orientation clues, not as proof of a single family origin.
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