Surname distribution and origin notes
Sardi Surname in Italy
In Italy, Sardi is considered a common surname. It is held by 1,982 people across 266 Italian towns. The top towns are Brugherio (107), Livorno (74), Genoa (67). The strongest regional presence is in Toscana, Piemonte, Lombardia. Related variants include SARDO, SARDONE, SARDONI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Sardi is mainly found in Tuscany, Piedmont, and Lombardy, with additional presence in Liguria and Lazio. It originates from the ethnonym "Sardo," which originally denoted people from Sardinia. Related variants reflect a shared geographic root: Sardo is common in Campania, Sicily, Liguria, and Piedmont; Sardone is primarily found in Apulia, especially around Bari, Basilicata, and to a lesser extent Sicily; Sardoni, very rare, appears to have Roman origins and likely descends from the ethnonym "Sardo," possibly through augmentative forms. Overall, these surnames indicate a connection to the island of Sardinia, probably marking families with Sardinian origins or associations.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Brugherio
Sardi Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Sardi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brugherio | Monza e della Brianza | Lombardia | 107people |
| Livorno | Livorno | Toscana | 74people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 67people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 60people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 59people |
| Alessandria | Alessandria | Piemonte | 53people |
| Florence | Florence | Toscana | 51people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 46people |
| Sezzadio | Alessandria | Piemonte | 43people |
| Prato | Prato | Toscana | 41people |
