Surname distribution and origin notes
Scognamiglio Surname in Italy
In Italy, Scognamiglio is considered a very common surname. It is held by 6,311 people across 445 Italian towns. The top towns are Naples (1,153), Ercolano (675), Portici (593). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Lazio, Lombardia. Related variants include SCOGNAMILLO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Scognamiglio is typical of Campania, particularly in the eastern part of Naples and nearby towns such as Portici—where it is the most common surname—as well as San Giorgio a Cremano, Ercolano, and Torre del Greco. It originates from a dialectal nickname linked to the verb 'scugnà', meaning to thresh, thus relating to the agricultural activity of threshing grain. The related but less frequent variant Scognamillo is likewise Neapolitan but has distinct branches in Castellabate (Salerno) and Alghero, sharing the same etymological and occupational roots.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Naples
Scognamiglio Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Scognamiglio 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 | 1,153people |
| Ercolano | Naples | Campania | 675people |
| Portici | Naples | Campania | 593people |
| Torre del Greco | Naples | Campania | 518people |
| San Giorgio a Cremano | Naples | Campania | 234people |
| Volla | Naples | Campania | 161people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 123people |
| Torre Annunziata | Naples | Campania | 104people |
| Cercola | Naples | Campania | 94people |
| Sant'Anastasia | Naples | Campania | 81people |
