Regional surname distribution
Modena Surname in Italy
The Modena surname is recorded for 5,619 people across 17 Italian regions. The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia.
Regional distribution in Italy
This page shows where the Modena surname is more or less present across Italian regions. Regional patterns are useful as orientation clues and should not be read as proof of a single family origin.
| Region | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lombardia | 1,183 | 21.1% |
| Emilia-Romagna | 1,148 | 20.4% |
| Veneto | 895 | 15.9% |
| Trentino A.A. | 818 | 14.6% |
| Liguria | 421 | 7.5% |
| Piemonte | 402 | 7.2% |
| Toscana | 349 | 6.2% |
| Lazio | 140 | 2.5% |
| Basilicata | 58 | 1.0% |
| Campania | 48 | 0.9% |
Modena Surname Regional Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the Italian areas where the Modena surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.
How to read these data
The regional concentration in Lombardia can help guide future genealogy research, especially when combined with family documents, immigration records, or a known ancestral town. Regional patterns are best read as orientation clues, not as proof of a single family origin.
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