Surname distribution and origin notes

Molteni Surname in Italy

Molteni is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 6,621 people across 454 Italian towns. The top towns are Cantù (763), Como (436), Milan (308). The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia, Piemonte, Liguria.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The Molteni surname is characteristic of northern Lombardy, especially in the provinces of Varese, Como, Lecco, and Milan. It derives from the place name Molteno, a town in the province of Como. Records show the Molteni family dating back to the 15th century; in 1409, a Giorgio Molteno was a member of Milan’s general council, and the Molteni family was already recognized among the city's noble families.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Cantù

Molteni Surname Distribution Map in Italy

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

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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
CantùComoLombardia763people
ComoComoLombardia436people
MilanMilanLombardia308people
ErbaComoLombardia190people
Cesano MadernoMonza e della BrianzaLombardia126people
GiussanoMonza e della BrianzaLombardia125people
Capiago IntimianoComoLombardia97people
Mariano ComenseComoLombardia97people
Alzate BrianzaComoLombardia95people
SeregnoMonza e della BrianzaLombardia92people

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