Surname distribution and origin notes
Sasso Surname in Italy
The Sasso surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 5,933 people across 715 Italian towns. The top towns are Naples (358), Bisceglie (266), Rome (171). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Puglia, Piemonte. Related variants include SASSI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Sasso is found across various Italian regions including Campania, Puglia, Piedmont, Veneto, and Liguria. Its origin is mainly toponymic, stemming from places containing "Sasso" or "Sassi" in their names, such as Castel di Sasso (CE), Isola del Gran Sasso (TE), Madonna del Sasso (NO), Sassi (LU), Sasso (AN and VI), Sasso di Neviano (PR), and Sasso Marconi (BO). This variety of geographic references indicates multiple independent lineages with roots in locations characterized by rocky or stony terrain. Unlike the surname Sassi, which is more typical of Emilia, Sasso encompasses several origins connected to different toponyms scattered throughout Italy.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Naples
Sasso Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Sasso 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 358people |
| Bisceglie | Barletta-Andria-Trani | Puglia | 266people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 171people |
| Molfetta | Bari | Puglia | 150people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 133people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 123people |
| Alife | Caserta | Campania | 119people |
| Imperia | Imperia | Liguria | 107people |
| Ischia | Naples | Campania | 104people |
| Ostuni | Brindisi | Puglia | 94people |
