Surname distribution and origin notes
Palazzi Surname in Italy
The family name Palazzi appears very common across Italy. It is held by 3,602 people across 458 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (175), Fano (126), Pesaro (105). The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio. Related variants include PALAZZINI, PALAZZO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Palazzi is mainly found in north-central Italy, particularly in Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy. It originates from nicknames associated with living near large buildings known as palazzi or from belonging, often as servants, to specific palaces. In some instances, it may also derive from place names across Italy containing the root "Palazz-", such as Palazzo Canavese (TO) and Palazzo d'Arcevia (AN). Related surnames like Palazzini have their own origin centers in the Marche, Arezzo area, and Lazio, whereas Palazzo is widely distributed in central and southern Italy with distinct groups also present in Piedmont and Liguria.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Palazzi Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Palazzi 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 | 175people |
| Fano | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | 126people |
| Pesaro | Pesaro e Urbino | Marche | 105people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 104people |
| Oltre il Colle | Bergamo | Lombardia | 89people |
| Ferrara | Ferrara | Emilia-Romagna | 85people |
| Rimini | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna | 70people |
| Bologna | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 66people |
| Venice | Venice | Veneto | 60people |
| Arezzo | Arezzo | Toscana | 53people |
