Surname distribution and origin notes
Salamone Surname in Italy
Salamone is very common among Italian surnames. It is held by 3,571 people across 377 Italian towns. The top towns are Palermo (354), Catania (164), Aragona (130). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Lombardia, Piemonte. Related variants include SALAMON, SALAMONI, SALOMON, SALOMONE, SALOMONI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Salamone is closely associated with Sicily, where it is especially prevalent, distinguishing it from related forms like Salamon and Salomon, which are more typical of the Treviso area. Salomoni, a very rare variant, may result from transcription errors related to Salomoni, a surname with centers in Emilia-Romagna (Bologna) and Lombardy (Brescia and Verona). All these names originate from the Hebrew personal name Shelam, meaning "peaceful." Salomone is widespread in Southern Italy, particularly in Campania, while Salamone is characteristic of Sicily.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Palermo
Salamone Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Salamone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 354people |
| Catania | Catania | Sicilia | 164people |
| Aragona | Agrigento | Sicilia | 130people |
| Leonforte | Enna | Sicilia | 110people |
| Sutera | Caltanissetta | Sicilia | 96people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 94people |
| Monreale | Palermo | Sicilia | 87people |
| Biancavilla | Catania | Sicilia | 67people |
| Barrafranca | Enna | Sicilia | 65people |
| Agrigento | Agrigento | Sicilia | 64people |
