Surname distribution and origin notes
Siciliano Surname in Italy
By current distribution, Siciliano is very common in Italy. It is held by 5,534 people across 645 Italian towns. The top towns are Naples (247), Rome (217), Genoa (126). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Calabria, Puglia. Related variants include SICILIANI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Siciliano originates from the ethnic adjective referring to origins in Sicily. Although it is widespread across several southern Italian regions, particularly Calabria, Campania, and Puglia, its root clearly identifies individuals from or connected to Sicily. It should be distinguished from the surname Siciliani, which is more commonly found in the Bari area.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Naples
Siciliano Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Siciliano 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 | 247people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 217people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 126people |
| Paola | Cosenza | Calabria | 121people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 119people |
| Mazzarino | Caltanissetta | Sicilia | 109people |
| San Vito dei Normanni | Brindisi | Puglia | 100people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 89people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 84people |
| Taranto | Taranto | Puglia | 77people |
