Surname distribution and origin notes
Taverna Surname in Italy
The Taverna surname appears very common in the country. It is held by 2,826 people across 453 Italian towns. The top towns are Alessandria (208), Milan (103), San Giorgio di Nogaro (102). The strongest regional presence is in Piemonte, Lombardia, Calabria. Related variants include TAVERNI, TAVERNINI, TAVERNO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Taverna is present in various Italian regions including Lombardy, Piedmont, Genoa, Parma, Udine, Calabria, and Sicily. It likely originates from place names containing the root "taverna," a term found in numerous Italian locations, or from nicknames related to the ancestor's profession or habits. Related variants such as Taverni are mostly associated with Tuscany, especially around Florence and Pontassieve, while Tavernini is typical of the upper Brescia and Trentino areas, ranging from Gargnano to Dro. The Taverno surname is very rare but shares the same toponymic or nickname origins.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Alessandria
Taverna Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Taverna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alessandria | Alessandria | Piemonte | 208people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 103people |
| San Giorgio di Nogaro | Udine | Friuli V.G. | 102people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 74people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 72people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 58people |
| Tortona | Alessandria | Piemonte | 41people |
| Trivero | 39people | ||
| Castelnuovo Scrivia | Alessandria | Piemonte | 34people |
| Sersale | Catanzaro | Calabria | 29people |
