Surname distribution and origin notes
Morello Surname in Italy
Morello is very common among Italian surnames. It is held by 6,376 people across 783 Italian towns. The top towns are Palermo (314), Turin (308), Augusta (152). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Piemonte, Veneto. Related variants include MORELLI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Morello is widespread across Italy and primarily originates from the medieval Italian personal name Morellus, documented as early as 1171 in the Annales Pisani. Additionally, the surname can sometimes derive from various Italian place names such as Ceppo Morelli (VB), Dodici Morelli (FE), Poggio Morello (TE), San Morello (CS), and Sasso Morelli (BO).
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Palermo
Morello Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Morello 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 314people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 308people |
| Augusta | Siracusa | Sicilia | 152people |
| Gela | Caltanissetta | Sicilia | 120people |
| Lamezia Terme | Catanzaro | Calabria | 101people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 94people |
| Padua | Padua | Veneto | 91people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 85people |
| Bagnara Calabra | Reggio Calabria | Calabria | 83people |
| Grammichele | Catania | Sicilia | 75people |
