Surname distribution and origin notes
Santoro Surname in Italy
In Italy, Santoro is considered a very common surname. It is held by 25,174 people across 1,727 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (1,169), Salerno (642), Naples (510). The strongest regional presence is in Puglia, Campania, Sicilia. Related variants include SANTORELLI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Santoro is common in southern and central Italy, especially in Apulia, Campania, and Sicily. It originates from the medieval name 'Santorus', which derives from the Latin phrase 'Sanctorum Omnium', meaning 'of all the saints', a name traditionally given to children born on All Saints' Day. Unlike the related surname Santorelli, which has origins in Umbria, Rome, Molise-Teate, and Campania, Santoro is firmly rooted in Salerno, with documented ancestors there dating back over five centuries.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Santoro Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Santoro 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 | 1,169people |
| Salerno | Salerno | Campania | 642people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 510people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 435people |
| Messina | Messina | Sicilia | 432people |
| Grottaglie | Taranto | Puglia | 393people |
| Bari | Bari | Puglia | 379people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 366people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 345people |
| Martina Franca | Taranto | Puglia | 324people |
