Surname distribution and origin notes
Severi Surname in Italy
In Italy, Severi is considered a very common surname. It is held by 3,750 people across 338 Italian towns. The top towns are Arezzo (440), Cesena (285), Forlì (206). The strongest regional presence is in Emilia-Romagna, Toscana, Lazio. Related variants include SEVERINI, SEVERINO, SEVERO, SEVERONE, SEVERONI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Severi is predominantly associated with the region spanning from Parma through Forlì to Arezzo. It originates from the Latin cognomen Severus, often passed down through diminutives or augmentatives. The related surname Severini is primarily found in the Marche region; Severino occurs mostly around Naples and broadly throughout southern Italy. Rarer forms include Severo, likely of Roman origin, Severone, and Severoni, which is typical of Cittaducale in the Rieti area and Rome. Notable historical bearers of this name include the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD) and the Latin philosopher and writer Severinus Boethius (Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, 480-524).
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Arezzo
Severi Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Severi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arezzo | Arezzo | Toscana | 440people |
| Cesena | Forlì-Cesena | Emilia-Romagna | 285people |
| Forlì | Forlì-Cesena | Emilia-Romagna | 206people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 178people |
| Modena | Modena | Emilia-Romagna | 105people |
| Ravenna | Ravenna | Emilia-Romagna | 88people |
| Rimini | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna | 81people |
| Grosseto | Grosseto | Toscana | 74people |
| Perugia | Perugia | Umbria | 71people |
| Carpi | Modena | Emilia-Romagna | 66people |
