Surname distribution and origin notes
Motta Surname in Italy
The family name Motta appears very common across Italy. It is held by 11,434 people across 1,086 Italian towns. The top towns are Milan (524), Cassano d'Adda (239), Catania (225). The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia, Sicilia, Piemonte. Related variants include MOTTI, MOTTO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Motta is predominantly found in Lombardy, where it has a strong presence, and also in southern Italy, especially in Calabria and Sicily. It originates from various place names derived from the archaic term "motta," which means a small hill or mound of earth and debris. Notable examples include Motta Baluffi in the Cremona area, Motta Deconti in Vercelli, Motta San Damiano in Pavia, Motta Visconti near Milan, Motta Camastra and Motta d'Affermo in Messina, Motta S. Anastasia in Catania, Motta S. Giovanni in Reggio Calabria, and Motta S. Lucia in Catanzaro. These localities highlight the historical and geographical roots of the surname in northern Lombardy and southern Calabria and Sicily.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Milan
Motta Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Motta 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 | 524people |
| Cassano d'Adda | Milan | Lombardia | 239people |
| Catania | Catania | Sicilia | 225people |
| Vimercate | Monza e della Brianza | Lombardia | 186people |
| Belpasso | Catania | Sicilia | 183people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 180people |
| Siracusa | Siracusa | Sicilia | 169people |
| Monza | Monza e della Brianza | Lombardia | 166people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 157people |
| Misterbianco | Catania | Sicilia | 152people |
