Surname distribution and origin notes
Sciacca Surname in Italy
Sciacca is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 4,170 people across 368 Italian towns. The top towns are Marsala (411), Catania (310), Palermo (222). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Lombardia, Lazio.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Sciacca is characteristically Sicilian and originates from the place name of the city of Sciacca in the province of Agrigento. While the city's name may stem from the Arabic word Shaack, meaning 'baths', the surname itself is directly connected to the toponym rather than deriving from the Arabic term.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Marsala
Sciacca Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Sciacca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsala | Trapani | Sicilia | 411people |
| Catania | Catania | Sicilia | 310people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 222people |
| Aci Catena | Catania | Sicilia | 147people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 140people |
| Paternò | Catania | Sicilia | 109people |
| Bronte | Catania | Sicilia | 96people |
| Acireale | Catania | Sicilia | 84people |
| Scordia | Catania | Sicilia | 79people |
| Alcamo | Trapani | Sicilia | 62people |
