Surname distribution and origin notes
Moro Surname in Italy
In Italy, Moro is considered a very common surname. It is held by 12,199 people across 1,261 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (322), Ostuni (306), Milan (276). The strongest regional presence is in Veneto, Lombardia, Friuli V.G.. Related variants include MORI, MORIS.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Moro is widespread throughout Italy, with notable concentrations in the Northeast regions of Veneto, Lombardy, and Friuli Venezia Giulia. It originates from the medieval Italian personal name Morus, documented as early as 1181 in a Milanese land deed referencing an individual named Morus. Unlike related variants such as Mori, typical of central-northern Italy, and Moris, virtually restricted to northwestern Italy, Moro expanded over a broader area, likely deriving from the same personal name of Latin origin or referring to a dark complexion or hair color. Its long-standing historical records point to a well-established medieval origin in the Lombardy-Venetian area.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Moro Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Moro 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 | 322people |
| Ostuni | Brindisi | Puglia | 306people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 276people |
| Padua | Padua | Veneto | 272people |
| Venice | Venice | Veneto | 251people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 142people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 135people |
| Pordenone | Pordenone | Friuli V.G. | 127people |
| Bassano del Grappa | Vicenza | Veneto | 126people |
| Roncade | Treviso | Veneto | 107people |
