Surname distribution and origin notes
Scuderi Surname in Italy
Scuderi is very common among Italian surnames. It is held by 4,154 people across 334 Italian towns. The top towns are Catania (620), Misterbianco (268), Rome (131). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Lombardia, Lazio. Related variants include SCUDERA, SCUDERO, SCUDIERI, SCUDIERO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Scuderi is predominantly Sicilian and closely associated with the region. It originates from the word "scudiero," which historically referred to an attendant responsible for carrying a shield, a supportive military role. Related surnames include Scudera, nearly exclusive to the province of Caltanissetta, Scudero mainly from the Atanese area, and Scudieri and Scudiero found chiefly around Naples, with the latter also occurring in Calabria and Padua. This occupational root is documented as far back as the Middle Ages, exemplified by an 1182 Lombard document mentioning "Scuderus," demonstrating a longstanding and widespread connection to this role.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Catania
Scuderi Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Scuderi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catania | Catania | Sicilia | 620people |
| Misterbianco | Catania | Sicilia | 268people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 131people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 127people |
| Messina | Messina | Sicilia | 104people |
| Trapani | Trapani | Sicilia | 79people |
| Acireale | Catania | Sicilia | 74people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 72people |
| Mascalucia | Catania | Sicilia | 71people |
| Aci Castello | Catania | Sicilia | 66people |
