Surname distribution and origin notes
Ortolani Surname in Italy
The Ortolani surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 3,001 people across 385 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (218), Florence (111), Bologna (76). The strongest regional presence is in Emilia-Romagna, Marche, Lazio. Related variants include ORTOLAN.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Ortolani is predominantly found in Emilia-Romagna and Marche, with notable occurrences also in Lazio, especially around the province of Rome. It originates from a nickname connected to the ancestral occupation of cultivating vegetables or from living near a garden. The variant Ortolan is specific to the Treviso area and the province of Venice, setting it apart from the Emiliano and Marchigiano form Ortolani.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Ortolani Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Ortolani 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 | 218people |
| Florence | Florence | Toscana | 111people |
| Bologna | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 76people |
| Pesaro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | 74people |
| Foligno | Perugia | Umbria | 73people |
| Ravenna | Ravenna | Emilia-Romagna | 55people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 54people |
| Faenza | Ravenna | Emilia-Romagna | 50people |
| Verona | Verona | Veneto | 50people |
| Cannara | Perugia | Umbria | 47people |
