Surname distribution and origin notes
Orofino Surname in Italy
The Orofino surname is common in Italy. It is held by 820 people across 143 Italian towns. The top towns are Palermo (68), Catania (53), Casamassima (46). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Puglia, Basilicata. Related variants include ORO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Orofino is mainly found in southern Italy, notably in Campania (especially around Naples), Basilicata, Apulia, Sardinia (particularly the Cagliari area), and Sicily, with concentrations in Palermo, Enna, and Catania provinces. It originates from the medieval given names Oro or Orofino, used for especially cherished children regarded by their parents as precious as gold or pure gold. This origin reflects an affectionate and symbolic significance tied to the word gold.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Palermo
Orofino Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Orofino 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 | 68people |
| Catania | Catania | Sicilia | 53people |
| Casamassima | Bari | Puglia | 46people |
| Cagliari | Cagliari | Sardegna | 32people |
| Bari | Bari | Puglia | 26people |
| Latronico | Potenza | Basilicata | 24people |
| Castelluccio Superiore | Potenza | Basilicata | 20people |
| Mirabella Imbaccari | Catania | Sicilia | 17people |
| Novara | Novara | Piemonte | 17people |
| Forenza | Potenza | Basilicata | 16people |
