Surname distribution and origin notes
Mazza Surname in Italy
The family name Mazza appears very common across Italy. It is held by 17,396 people across 1,633 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (500), Milan (470), Torre del Greco (383). The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia, Emilia-Romagna, Calabria.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Mazza is widespread throughout Italy and may originate from various place names containing the element 'mazza'. Alternatively, it can derive from a nickname or from the medieval Germanic personal name Matzo or Mazzo. A historical record from 1286 references "Chunradi dicti Matzo," indicating the use of this name in medieval times. This Germanic root points to a personal name that eventually became a hereditary surname.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Mazza Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Mazza 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 | 500people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 470people |
| Torre del Greco | Naples | Campania | 383people |
| Bologna | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 354people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 318people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 299people |
| Parma | Parma | Emilia-Romagna | 240people |
| Ferrara | Ferrara | Emilia-Romagna | 202people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 174people |
| Catanzaro | Catanzaro | Calabria | 169people |
