Surname distribution and origin notes
Spagnolo Surname in Italy
The Spagnolo surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 5,850 people across 690 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (236), Carmiano (209), Veglie (133). The strongest regional presence is in Puglia, Veneto, Sicilia. Related variants include SPAGNA, SPAGNOL, SPAGNOLI, SPAGNULO, SPAGNUOLO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Spagnolo and its variants originate from the name of Spain or the ethnic term 'Spanish'. Widely present across Italy with specific concentrations, the surname generally signifies a Spanish origin or connection. Spagnolo is mainly found in Veneto, Calabria, Campania, and Puglia. The variant Spagnuolo is common in southern Italy, while Spagnulo has a principal presence in Puglia, especially the Taranto area. Spagnol is typical of the region between the provinces of Treviso and Pordenone, and Spagnoli is widespread throughout central and northern Italy. Some bearers may descend from Spanish immigrants or from Sephardic Jews expelled from Spain in 1492. Records in Campania document this surname as early as the 16th century, including Nardo Antonio Spagnuolo from Sant’Egidio (SA) in 1520.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Spagnolo Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Spagnolo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 236people |
| Carmiano | Lecce | Puglia | 209people |
| Veglie | Lecce | Puglia | 133people |
| Novoli | Lecce | Puglia | 111people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 110people |
| Catanzaro | Catanzaro | Calabria | 99people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 95people |
| Salice Salentino | Lecce | Puglia | 95people |
| Caltanissetta | Caltanissetta | Sicilia | 93people |
| San Pancrazio Salentino | Brindisi | Puglia | 90people |
