Surname distribution and origin notes

Mazzei Surname in Italy

The Mazzei surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 6,092 people across 656 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (272), San Giovanni in Fiore (173), Fuscaldo (120). The strongest regional presence is in Toscana, Calabria, Puglia.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Mazzei is widespread throughout Italy and primarily originates from the Latin personal name Mattheus. In certain cases, however, it may also derive from an association with an iron mace, as exemplified by the Mazzei family from Florence. Early records date back to the 15th century in Cortona (AR), mentioning a Marianus Matthaei de Perusio, and a 16th-century letter from Rome that references a S. Paolo Matthei, a distinguished Roman gentleman.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Rome

Mazzei Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Mazzei surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.

Surname distribution
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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
RomeRomeLazio272people
San Giovanni in FioreCosenzaCalabria173people
FuscaldoCosenzaCalabria120people
Lamezia TermeCatanzaroCalabria120people
FlorenceFlorenceToscana117people
MarcianaLivornoToscana116people
MilanMilanLombardia113people
CalimeraLeccePuglia101people
NaplesNaplesCampania98people
RendeCosenzaCalabria94people

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