Surname distribution and origin notes

Terracciano Surname in Italy

Terracciano is very common among Italian surnames. It is held by 2,431 people across 223 Italian towns. The top towns are Naples (332), Brusciano (229), Acerra (145). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Lombardia, Lazio.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Terracciano is closely associated with the Naples area, particularly Naples and neighboring towns such as Brusciano, Sant'Anastasia, Acerra, and others within the province. Its primary distribution is in Campania with smaller occurrences in Caserta. The name likely originates from local place names, including the Contrada Terracciano near Piedimonte Matese, or it may refer to landholdings historically linked to a family named Terracius, a Roman-era name evidenced by figures like Terracius Bassus, Prefect of Rome in the fourth century.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Naples

Terracciano Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Terracciano surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.

Surname distribution
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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
NaplesNaplesCampania332people
BruscianoNaplesCampania229people
AcerraNaplesCampania145people
MariglianoNaplesCampania137people
Casalnuovo di NapoliNaplesCampania118people
Sant'AnastasiaNaplesCampania112people
Pomigliano d'ArcoNaplesCampania110people
AfragolaNaplesCampania55people
ErcolanoNaplesCampania46people
PozzuoliNaplesCampania42people

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