Surname distribution and origin notes
Orso Surname in Italy
The Orso surname is common in Italy. It is held by 1,289 people across 245 Italian towns. The top towns are Naples (50), Pont Canavese (49), Mussolente (43). The strongest regional presence is in Veneto, Piemonte, Campania. Related variants include ORSI, ORSONI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Orso is mainly found in Veneto, with notable numbers in Piedmont, Campania, and Sicily, especially Palermo. It originates from the medieval personal name Orso, documented in Italy since the Lombard period with records from the 8th century. The name derives from the Latin 'Ursus', meaning 'bear'. Related variants such as Orsi are typical of Lombardy, Emilia, Alessandria, Liguria, and upper Tuscany, while Orsoni is characteristic of the Bologna area. These surnames share common roots in the historically widespread name Orso across Italy.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Naples
Orso Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Orso 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 50people |
| Pont Canavese | Turin | Piemonte | 49people |
| Mussolente | Vicenza | Veneto | 43people |
| Vicenza | Vicenza | Veneto | 42people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 30people |
| Cuorgnè | Turin | Piemonte | 28people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 25people |
| Fermo | Fermo | Marche | 22people |
| Florence | Florence | Toscana | 18people |
| Cassola | Vicenza | Veneto | 17people |
