Surname distribution and origin notes
Tassi Surname in Italy
In Italy, Tassi is considered a very common surname. It is held by 4,214 people across 566 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (196), Modena (143), Piacenza (143). The strongest regional presence is in Emilia-Romagna, Lombardia, Toscana. Related variants include TASSETTI, TASSETTO, TASSINI, TASSINO, TASSO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Tassi is found mainly across Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and central Italy. It originates from place names and the Lombard personal name Tasso, documented as early as 762 in Pavia. Various related forms are geographically distinct: Tassetti appears in Bergamo and Macerata areas, Tassetto in the Venetian region, Tassini has clusters in Mantua, Julian area, Tuscany, and Rome, while Tassino is very rare and likely Genovese. Other variants such as Tasso and Tassotti occur in Liguria, Piedmont, Veneto, Friuli, Marche, Campania, and Calabria. The surname Tasso is historically linked to the famous poet Torquato Tasso. Overall, these surnames derive mainly from toponymic and patronymic origins centered on the ancient Lombard name Tasso.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Tassi Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Tassi 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 | 196people |
| Modena | Modena | Emilia-Romagna | 143people |
| Piacenza | Piacenza | Emilia-Romagna | 143people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 98people |
| Bologna | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 95people |
| Florence | Florence | Toscana | 81people |
| Ascoli Piceno | Ascoli Piceno | Marche | 68people |
| Bondeno | Ferrara | Emilia-Romagna | 68people |
| Massa | Massa-Carrara | Toscana | 60people |
| Parma | Parma | Emilia-Romagna | 56people |
