Surname distribution and origin notes
Ottaviani Surname in Italy
Ottaviani is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 5,354 people across 488 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (984), Foligno (146), Rimini (112). The strongest regional presence is in Lazio, Marche, Emilia-Romagna. Related variants include OTTAVIANO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Ottaviani originates from the Latin name Ottavianus and is predominantly found in central-northern Italy, especially in Lazio, Marche, and Emilia-Romagna. Historical records date back to the 15th century, including a 1500 document from Vercelli mentioning an Ottavianus de Paletis belonging to a notary guild. Additionally, a 1511 will from Arezzo confirms the surname's established use among notable public figures such as notaries. Ottaviani is therefore genealogically distinct from the related variant Ottaviano, which has ancestral roots also in Abruzzo, Campania, and Sicily.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Ottaviani Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Ottaviani 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 | 984people |
| Foligno | Perugia | Umbria | 146people |
| Rimini | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna | 112people |
| Verona | Verona | Veneto | 97people |
| Pesaro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | 89people |
| Terni | Terni | Umbria | 78people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 68people |
| Amelia | Terni | Umbria | 67people |
| Monte San Giovanni Campano | Frosinone | Lazio | 55people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 54people |
