Surname distribution and origin notes
Sassi Surname in Italy
In Italy, Sassi is considered a very common surname. It is held by 5,842 people across 680 Italian towns. The top towns are Reggio Emilia (364), Milan (167), Rome (149). The strongest regional presence is in Emilia-Romagna, Lombardia, Piemonte. Related variants include SASSO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Sassi primarily originates from the Emilia-Romagna region, with notable presence also in Lombardy and Piedmont. It is associated with place names containing the root "Sasso" or "Sassi" found across Italy, such as Castel di Sasso in Campania, Isola del Gran Sasso in Abruzzo, Madonna del Sasso in Piedmont, and locations named Sassi in Tuscany and Marche. The plural form "Sassi" is distinct from the singular "Sasso," which is connected to families with more diverse origins in Apulia, Campania, Veneto, Piedmont, and Liguria. Both surnames share geographic roots linked to areas characterized by rocky terrain or stone formations.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Reggio Emilia
Sassi Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Sassi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reggio Emilia | 364people | ||
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 167people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 149people |
| Bologna | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 126people |
| Parma | Parma | Emilia-Romagna | 107people |
| Minervino Murge | Barletta-Andria-Trani | Puglia | 102people |
| Forlì | Forlì-Cesena | Emilia-Romagna | 95people |
| Isernia | Isernia | Molise | 92people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 89people |
| Scandiano | Reggio Emilia | Emilia-Romagna | 88people |
