Surname distribution and origin notes

Orioli Surname in Italy

The Orioli surname is common in Italy. It is held by 1,330 people across 195 Italian towns. The top towns are Ravenna (116), Forlì (106), Cesena (69). The strongest regional presence is in Emilia-Romagna, Lombardia, Toscana.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Orioli is strongly associated with the Romagna region, especially in the provinces of Ravenna, Cesena, Forlì, and the Ferrara area. It likely originates from local place names such as Oriola near Cesena or Oriolo near Ravenna. Alternatively, the name may derive from nicknames based on the medieval Latin term "oriolus," meaning a golden oriole, a small passerine bird, indicating a possible connection to personal traits or symbolic references linked to this bird.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Ravenna

Orioli Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Orioli surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.

Surname distribution
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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
RavennaRavennaEmilia-Romagna116people
ForlìForlì-CesenaEmilia-Romagna106people
CesenaForlì-CesenaEmilia-Romagna69people
PerugiaPerugiaUmbria46people
MonzaMonza e della BrianzaLombardia32people
BagnacavalloRavennaEmilia-Romagna28people
MilanMilanLombardia22people
RomeRomeLazio22people
FerraraFerraraEmilia-Romagna21people
Padenghe sul GardaBresciaLombardia21people

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