Surname distribution and origin notes
Orlando Surname in Italy
The Orlando surname appears very common in the country. It is held by 14,569 people across 1,370 Italian towns. The top towns are Palermo (522), Rome (415), Naples (411). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Puglia, Campania. Related variants include ORLANDI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Orlando derives from the given name of the same form, which has Franco-Germanic origins. Unlike the related surname Orlandi, which is more prevalent in central-northern Italy and tied to different local traditions, Orlando is historically linked to central-southern Italy, especially Sicily, Apulia, and Campania. This reflects the spread of the Renaissance-era given name of Franco-Germanic descent throughout these southern areas.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Palermo
Orlando Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Orlando 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 522people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 415people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 411people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 336people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 334people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 178people |
| Messina | Messina | Sicilia | 173people |
| Taranto | Taranto | Puglia | 160people |
| Taurisano | Lecce | Puglia | 148people |
| Angri | Salerno | Campania | 124people |
