Mauri Surname in Italy

The surname Mauri is predominantly linked to Lombardy, especially the Milan area, with historical roots extending to the border regions between Romagna and Marche, as well as the Friuli Venezia Giulia region near Trieste. Related surnames show distinct geographical distributions: Maurelli is relatively rare and scattered; Maurello is very rare and associated with southern Italy; Maurini is concentrated in the Terni area, including Terni, Narni, and San Venanzo; Maurino is typically Piedmontese, found in Cuneo and Turin provinces, with additional presence in Campania and Brindisi. The surname Mauro is widely spread throughout Italy. These surnames originate chiefly from the Byzantine personal name Maurus, the Germanic name Maur, and the Frankish Mauri. Origins from the Latin Maurus and its diminutive Maurinus are also plausible, serving as sources for various diminutive and affectionate forms.