Surname distribution and origin notes
Orsini Surname in Italy
Orsini is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 8,685 people across 816 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (981), Livorno (205), Roccagorga (177). The strongest regional presence is in Lazio, Toscana, Lombardia. Related variants include ORSINA, ORSINO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Orsini is predominantly found in central Italy, notably in the Lazio region. It originates from the medieval given name Orso, widespread throughout Italy, and its diminutive Orsino. The Orsini family is an ancient noble lineage traced back to the 12th century. Over the centuries, it has produced many prominent figures, including three popes, among them Benedict XIII, who was born in the Duchy of Gravina in Apulia, a territory ruled by the family for several generations.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Orsini Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Orsini 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 | 981people |
| Livorno | Livorno | Toscana | 205people |
| Roccagorga | Latina | Lazio | 177people |
| Bologna | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 168people |
| Pisa | Pisa | Toscana | 161people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 153people |
| Chieti | Chieti | Abruzzo | 144people |
| Terni | Terni | Umbria | 143people |
| Ascoli Piceno | Ascoli Piceno | Marche | 128people |
| Pescara | Pescara | Abruzzo | 126people |
