Surname distribution and origin notes
Milano Surname in Italy
The Milano surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 5,472 people across 683 Italian towns. The top towns are Gioia del Colle (271), Rome (242), Turin (230). The strongest regional presence is in Piemonte, Campania, Puglia. Related variants include MILANESE, MILANESI, MILANI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Milano originates from the place name Milan, linking families to the city or its vicinity. It is widely distributed throughout Italy, with greater concentration in the south and the western parts of northern Italy. The name appears as early as the mid-1500s, exemplified by Bishop Gianbattista Milani from Bergamo. At times, these surnames have Israelite roots. Related surnames such as Milano, Milanese, Milanesi, and Milani share a topographic derivation from Milan but display differing regional distributions.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Gioia del Colle
Milano Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Milano 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gioia del Colle | Bari | Puglia | 271people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 242people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 230people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 186people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 94people |
| Bari | Bari | Puglia | 87people |
| Enna | Enna | Sicilia | 81people |
| Sorrento | Naples | Campania | 75people |
| Acquaviva delle Fonti | Bari | Puglia | 74people |
| Bra | Cuneo | Piemonte | 64people |
