Regional surname distribution

Ottavio Surname in Italy

The Ottavio surname is recorded for 200 people across 15 Italian regions. The strongest regional presence is in Piemonte.

Regional distribution in Italy

This page shows where the Ottavio surname is more or less present across Italian regions. Regional patterns are useful as orientation clues and should not be read as proof of a single family origin.

RegionPeopleShare
Piemonte8844.0%
Lombardia189.0%
Marche189.0%
Calabria168.0%
Emilia-Romagna105.0%
Campania94.5%
Abruzzo73.5%
Sicilia73.5%
Trentino A.A.73.5%
Valle d'Aosta52.5%

Ottavio Surname Regional Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the Italian areas where the Ottavio surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.

Regional distribution
Surname presence
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How to read these data

The regional concentration in Piemonte can help guide future genealogy research, especially when combined with family documents, immigration records, or a known ancestral town. Regional patterns are best read as orientation clues, not as proof of a single family origin.

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