Surname distribution and origin notes
Mori Surname in Italy
In Italy, Mori is considered a very common surname. It is held by 10,762 people across 998 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (405), Florence (327), Parma (299). The strongest regional presence is in Toscana, Lombardia, Emilia-Romagna. Related variants include MORIS, MORO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Mori is characteristic of central-northern Italy, with a strong presence particularly in Tuscany, Lombardy, and Emilia-Romagna. The much rarer variant Moris appears linked to the western part of northern Italy. The related surname Moro, widespread throughout Italy, along with Mori and Moris, all originate from the medieval Italian personal name Morus. This name is historically documented as early as 1181 in a Milanese record mentioning a certain Morus involved in a land sale near Milan, confirming the antiquity of the root. The connection to Morus points to a personal name origin rather than a place name, typical for surnames derived from nicknames or given names. Mori is distinct for its more localized distribution compared to the broadly dispersed Moro.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Mori Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Mori 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 405people |
| Florence | Florence | Toscana | 327people |
| Parma | Parma | Emilia-Romagna | 299people |
| Livorno | Livorno | Toscana | 246people |
| Arezzo | Arezzo | Toscana | 226people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 210people |
| Lumezzane | Brescia | Lombardia | 194people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 187people |
| La Spezia | La Spezia | Liguria | 137people |
| San Miniato | Pisa | Toscana | 127people |
