Surname distribution and origin notes
Mazzara Surname in Italy
Mazzara is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 2,042 people across 233 Italian towns. The top towns are Palermo (291), Valderice (144), Trapani (121). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Lombardia, Campania. Related variants include MAZZARESE, MAZZARESI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Mazzara originates from western Sicily and is closely connected to the place name Mazzara del Vallo in the province of Trapani. The rare variants Mazzarese and Mazzaresi, which are nearly unique, stem from the same region and derive from the ethnic name of the inhabitants of that locality.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Palermo
Mazzara Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Mazzara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 291people |
| Valderice | Trapani | Sicilia | 144people |
| Trapani | Trapani | Sicilia | 121people |
| Erice | Trapani | Sicilia | 117people |
| Campofranco | Caltanissetta | Sicilia | 85people |
| Custonaci | Trapani | Sicilia | 68people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 58people |
| Paceco | Trapani | Sicilia | 32people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 31people |
| Siracusa | Siracusa | Sicilia | 28people |
