Surname distribution and origin notes

Stella Surname in Italy

The Stella surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 10,778 people across 1,169 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (770), Milan (288), Turin (222). The strongest regional presence is in Veneto, Lazio, Lombardia.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Stella is widespread throughout Italy, indicating a pan-Italian origin. It primarily derives from the personal name Stella, meaning 'star,' but in some instances, it traces back to specific place names such as the town of Stella in Savona, Stella Cilento in Campania, Stella di Monsampolo in the Marche region, Santa Maria La Stella in Sicily, and Palazzo dello Stella in Friuli Venezia Giulia. These local toponyms imply that the surname can originate not only from the personal name but also from geographic locations named Stella.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Rome

Stella Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Stella surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.

Surname distribution
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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
RomeRomeLazio770people
MilanMilanLombardia288people
TurinTurinPiemonte222people
FolignoPerugiaUmbria127people
Pieve di SoligoTrevisoVeneto124people
BarlettaBarletta-Andria-TraniPuglia119people
Lamezia TermeCatanzaroCalabria110people
MateraMateraBasilicata106people
MartanoLeccePuglia95people
CataniaCataniaSicilia87people

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