Surname distribution and origin notes
Sanfilippo Surname in Italy
The Sanfilippo surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 5,762 people across 503 Italian towns. The top towns are Palermo (446), Catania (344), Santa Flavia (220). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Lombardia, Piemonte.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
Sanfilippo is a surname widely spread across Sicily, with a notable cluster in Rome and significant migratory presence in cities such as Turin, Milan, Genoa, Bologna, and Florence. The surname likely originates from Sicilian place names like Aci San Filippo (CT), San Filippo del Mela, San Filippo Inferiore, San Filippo San Basilio at Piano Canne (ME), or San Filippo di Modica (RG), highlighting a strong local connection. Devotion to Saint Philip in Sicily dates back to ancient times, reaching as far as the Roman Imperial era; tradition holds that Saint Philip of Agira was sent by Saint Peter to Sicily around 65–70 AD to spread Christianity.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Palermo
Sanfilippo Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Sanfilippo 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 | 446people |
| Catania | Catania | Sicilia | 344people |
| Santa Flavia | Palermo | Sicilia | 220people |
| Agrigento | Agrigento | Sicilia | 167people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 164people |
| Licata | Agrigento | Sicilia | 152people |
| Bronte | Catania | Sicilia | 139people |
| Messina | Messina | Sicilia | 118people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 100people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 95people |
