Surname distribution and origin notes
Tedeschi Surname in Italy
The family name Tedeschi appears very common across Italy. It is held by 7,256 people across 850 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (451), Milan (254), Bologna (223). The strongest regional presence is in Emilia-Romagna, Lombardia, Lazio. Related variants include TEDESCO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Tedeschi originates from an ethnic term referring to a connection with Germany. It was assigned either to individuals born in German territories or to those exhibiting physical traits or behaviors associated with German people. The name is widely distributed throughout peninsular Italy, with notable concentrations in regions such as Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, and Lazio, without a singular geographic origin within Italy.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Tedeschi Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Tedeschi 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 | 451people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 254people |
| Bologna | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 223people |
| Reggio Emilia | 163people | ||
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 110people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 109people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 97people |
| Verona | Verona | Veneto | 89people |
| Fidenza | Parma | Emilia-Romagna | 88people |
| Terlizzi | Bari | Puglia | 85people |
