Regional surname distribution
Orfei Surname in Italy
The Orfei surname is recorded for 1,206 people across 16 Italian regions. The strongest regional presence is in Lazio.
Regional distribution in Italy
This page shows where the Orfei surname is more or less present across Italian regions. Regional patterns are useful as orientation clues and should not be read as proof of a single family origin.
| Region | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lazio | 612 | 50.7% |
| Marche | 173 | 14.3% |
| Umbria | 96 | 8.0% |
| Toscana | 70 | 5.8% |
| Emilia-Romagna | 69 | 5.7% |
| Lombardia | 69 | 5.7% |
| Veneto | 43 | 3.6% |
| Abruzzo | 29 | 2.4% |
| Campania | 10 | 0.8% |
| Calabria | 8 | 0.7% |
Orfei Surname Regional Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the Italian areas where the Orfei surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.
How to read these data
The regional concentration in Lazio can help guide future genealogy research, especially when combined with family documents, immigration records, or a known ancestral town. Regional patterns are best read as orientation clues, not as proof of a single family origin.
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