Surname distribution and origin notes
Orazi Surname in Italy
In Italy, Orazi is considered a common surname. It is held by 1,943 people across 243 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (290), Ancona (78), Pesaro (72). The strongest regional presence is in Marche, Lazio, Umbria. Related variants include ORAZIO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Orazi is predominantly found in the regions of Marche, Umbria, and Lazio, with historical clusters in Veneto—specifically Nervesa della Battaglia, Cavallino-Treporti, and Venice—as well as around Frattaminore and Frattamaggiore near Naples. Its origin traces back to the ancient Roman family, the Gens Horatia, one of the oldest and most renowned Roman lineages, famously remembered through the legend of the Horatii and Curiatii and the poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus. The surname may also derive from the Italian personal name Orazio, likely originating from an early family ancestor.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Orazi Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Orazi 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 | 290people |
| Ancona | Ancona | Marche | 78people |
| Pesaro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | 72people |
| Spoleto | Perugia | Umbria | 69people |
| Genzano di Roma | Rome | Lazio | 60people |
| Fano | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | 54people |
| Perugia | Perugia | Umbria | 51people |
| Urbania | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | 47people |
| Macerata | Macerata | Marche | 46people |
| Treia | Macerata | Marche | 43people |
