Surname distribution and origin notes
Tedesco Surname in Italy
The family name Tedesco appears very common across Italy. It is held by 8,390 people across 950 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (297), Naples (205), Maddaloni (168). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Puglia, Calabria. Related variants include TEDESCHI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Tedesco originates from an ethnonym pointing to Germanic origins, typically assigned to individuals born in Germany or characterized by physical or behavioral traits linked to that heritage. It is widespread throughout peninsular Italy, particularly concentrated in southern regions such as Campania, Puglia, and Calabria, indicating a longstanding historical and geographic presence.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Tedesco Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Tedesco 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 | 297people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 205people |
| Maddaloni | Caserta | Campania | 168people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 162people |
| Giffoni Valle Piana | Salerno | Campania | 149people |
| Bari | Bari | Puglia | 142people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 127people |
| Agrigento | Agrigento | Sicilia | 125people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 119people |
| Brindisi | Brindisi | Puglia | 109people |
