Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Morra has multiple regional origins. In Piedmont, particularly in the provinces of Turin, Asti, and Cuneo, it likely originates from place names such as Morra del Villar or Morra San Giovanni. In the Lazio region (Roman and Frosinone areas) and in Campania (Caserta, Naples, Salerno, Avellino, Foggia, and Bari), the surname is connected to the toponym Morra Irpino, the historic name of Morra De Sanctis in Avellino province. The name may also derive from the ancient Germanic term "m_ra," meaning marsh or swampy land, which names several Italian locations. Additionally, the surname could stem from nicknames given to ancestors who were enthusiasts of the traditional hand game morra.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Naples
Morra Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Morra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 1,220people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 353people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 148people |
| Marano di Napoli | Naples | Campania | 123people |
| Asti | Asti | Piemonte | 112people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 95people |
| Fossano | Cuneo | Piemonte | 83people |
| Cerignola | Foggia | Puglia | 80people |
| Frattamaggiore | Naples | Campania | 70people |
| Tolfa | Rome | Lazio | 70people |
