Surname distribution and origin notes
Moroni Surname in Italy
By current distribution, Moroni is very common in Italy. It is held by 9,139 people across 927 Italian towns. The top towns are Milan (500), Rome (459), Senigallia (213). The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia, Lazio, Marche. Related variants include MORRONE.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Moroni is mainly found in central and northern Italy, especially in Lombardy, Lazio, and Marche. It originates both from physical traits such as hair or complexion color and from place names like Pieve Porto Morone in the province of Pavia and Pratomorone in the province of Asti. A 1207 document references Plebis Portus Moroni, supporting its toponymic origin. Unlike the surname Morrone, which is common in Southern Italy and associated with locations such as Castel Morrone (CE), Morrone del Sannio (CB), and Morroni (AV), Moroni has distinct historical and geographic roots in the North and Center of Italy. Notably, Francesco Morrone was a renowned painter active in the late 15th century.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Milan
Moroni Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Moroni 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 500people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 459people |
| Senigallia | Ancona | Marche | 213people |
| Parabiago | Milan | Lombardia | 163people |
| Florence | Florence | Toscana | 145people |
| Ancona | Ancona | Marche | 139people |
| Rho | Milan | Lombardia | 137people |
| Albino | Bergamo | Lombardia | 118people |
| Sondrio | Sondrio | Lombardia | 109people |
| Castellanza | Varese | Lombardia | 107people |
