Surname distribution and origin notes
Taddei Surname in Italy
Taddei is very common among Italian surnames. It is held by 6,263 people across 629 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (342), Florence (257), Empoli (182). The strongest regional presence is in Toscana, Lazio, Lombardia. Related variants include TADDE', TADDEO, TADE', TADEI, TADEO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Taddei, widely distributed across central and northern Italy, originates from the medieval given name Tadeus or Taddeus, documented as early as 1317 in a notarial act from Pisa. Variants such as Taddè, Tadeo, and Tadè reflect distinct geographic distributions: Taddè is mostly found between Veneto and Lombardy, Tadei is linked to the Brescia area, and Taddeo predominantly appears in lower Abruzzo, Molise, and Campania, with some presence in Puglia. Notable historical records include notaries and local magistrates from the 15th to 17th centuries within the Venetian State and the province of Sondrio. Linguistically, these surnames derive from the personal name Taddeo, which ultimately stems from the Aramaic Thadday, itself an adaptation of the Greek name Theódoros, meaning "gift of God."
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Taddei Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Taddei 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 | 342people |
| Florence | Florence | Toscana | 257people |
| Empoli | Florence | Toscana | 182people |
| Livorno | Livorno | Toscana | 131people |
| San Miniato | Pisa | Toscana | 110people |
| Pisa | Pisa | Toscana | 105people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 97people |
| Velletri | Rome | Lazio | 92people |
| Prato | Prato | Toscana | 89people |
| Certaldo | Florence | Toscana | 79people |
