Surname distribution and origin notes
Schiavo Surname in Italy
The family name Schiavo appears very common across Italy. It is held by 4,547 people across 545 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (142), Palermo (135), Padua (119). The strongest regional presence is in Veneto, Campania, Lombardia. Related variants include SCHIAVINO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Schiavo has historical centers in Caivano (near Naples), Catania, and the Turin area. It is unevenly distributed across Italy, with significant concentrations in Veneto, Lazio, Campania, and Sicily. The surname originates from the medieval Latin name 'Sclavus', documented as early as 1121 in Benevento. Additional evidence appears in a 1325 Neapolitan decree where the surname 'Sclavus' is mentioned. The name likely derives directly or through a diminutive from this root. Schiavo is distinct from the related surname Schiavino, although they share common origins.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Schiavo Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Schiavo 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 | 142people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 135people |
| Padua | Padua | Veneto | 119people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 116people |
| Montecchio Maggiore | Vicenza | Veneto | 111people |
| Castelgomberto | Vicenza | Veneto | 108people |
| Ariano Irpino | Avellino | Campania | 107people |
| Vicenza | Vicenza | Veneto | 104people |
| Sulmona | L'Aquila | Abruzzo | 94people |
| Pagani | Salerno | Campania | 81people |
