Surname distribution and origin notes

Pescatori Surname in Italy

The Pescatori surname appears common in the country. It is held by 797 people across 150 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (76), Brescia (38), Milan (32). The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia, Lazio, Toscana.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Pescatori is fairly uncommon and appears in scattered locations mainly across central-northern Italy. It originated as a nickname related to the occupation of the family founder, specifically the profession of a fisherman. The earliest known record dates back to the late 16th century in an inscription that references a Pietro, son of Fabri, connected to the identity of a fisherman.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Rome

Pescatori Surname Distribution Map in Italy

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

Surname distribution
Surname presence
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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
RomeRomeLazio76people
BresciaBresciaLombardia38people
MilanMilanLombardia32people
TriesteTriesteFriuli V.G.29people
ParmaParmaEmilia-Romagna28people
MarinoRomeLazio25people
GhediBresciaLombardia18people
VeniceVeniceVeneto18people
FlorenceFlorenceToscana17people
MorbegnoSondrioLombardia13people

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