Surname distribution and origin notes

Porto Surname in Italy

The family name Porto appears common across Italy. It is held by 1,207 people across 153 Italian towns. The top towns are Catania (246), Faicchio (116), Rome (41). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Campania, Calabria.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Porto is chiefly concentrated in Sicily, with notable occurrences in Calabria, Campania, and the province of Rome. It originates from various Italian place names featuring the root “Porto” or denotes ancestry linked to dwellings near a maritime port, emphasizing the surname’s connection to coastal or port locations.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Catania

Porto Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Porto 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
CataniaCataniaSicilia246people
FaicchioBeneventoCampania116people
RomeRomeLazio41people
CaccamoPalermoSicilia38people
Gravina di CataniaCataniaSicilia37people
TurinTurinPiemonte32people
MisterbiancoCataniaSicilia23people
Tremestieri EtneoCataniaSicilia22people
BelpassoCataniaSicilia20people
MascaluciaCataniaSicilia20people

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