Surname distribution and origin notes
Saracino Surname in Italy
In Italy, Saracino is considered a very common surname. It is held by 4,354 people across 440 Italian towns. The top towns are Bitonto (247), Bari (175), Avetrana (147). The strongest regional presence is in Puglia, Lombardia, Piemonte. Related variants include SARACINELLI, SARACINI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Saracino is predominantly found in Apulia and originates from the medieval given name Saracino or from nicknames linked to Arab heritage or historical references to Islamic groups. The related forms Saracinelli and Saracini are less widespread and have separate centers of distribution: Saracinelli is rare and typical of the Ancona area and Perugia, while Saracini mainly appears in Siena and Ancona, with a possible branch in Lazio. Historical records mention the name Saracino as early as the 13th century in Siena, and subsequent centuries saw notable individuals such as a cardinal in the 1500s and a criminal vicar in Milan during the 1600s, indicating a solid historical identity distinct from its variants.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Bitonto
Saracino Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Saracino 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitonto | Bari | Puglia | 247people |
| Bari | Bari | Puglia | 175people |
| Avetrana | Taranto | Puglia | 147people |
| Taranto | Taranto | Puglia | 139people |
| Martano | Lecce | Puglia | 129people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 125people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 117people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 103people |
| Sava | Taranto | Puglia | 97people |
| San Vito dei Normanni | Brindisi | Puglia | 93people |
