Surname distribution and origin notes
Montanari Surname in Italy
The Montanari surname appears very common in the country. It is held by 15,479 people across 1,013 Italian towns. The top towns are Bologna (718), Ravenna (717), Reggio Emilia (621). The strongest regional presence is in Emilia-Romagna, Lombardia, Marche. Related variants include MONTAGNA, MONTAGNOLI, MONTAGNOLO, MONTANA, MONTANARO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Montanari is characteristic of Northern Italy, particularly concentrated in Emilia-Romagna. It originates from nicknames and toponyms containing the root 'Mont-', indicating mountainous territories or ancestors originating from hilly or mountainous areas. While related surnames like Montagna are widespread throughout Italy and others such as Montanaro or Montanino have more specific southern or regional origins, Montanari stands out for its prominence in the Emilia-Romagna region. The distribution of surnames with the root 'Mont-' reflects the numerous toponyms and dialectal names connected to elevated or mountainous places across Italy, but Montanari is primarily linked to northern territories.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Bologna
Montanari Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Montanari 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bologna | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 718people |
| Ravenna | Ravenna | Emilia-Romagna | 717people |
| Reggio Emilia | 621people | ||
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 614people |
| Rimini | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna | 542people |
| Modena | Modena | Emilia-Romagna | 362people |
| Forlì | Forlì-Cesena | Emilia-Romagna | 340people |
| Ferrara | Ferrara | Emilia-Romagna | 312people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 249people |
| Fano | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | 240people |
