Todaro Surname in Italy

The surname Todaro is predominantly found in Southern Italy, especially Sicily, and originates from the medieval given name Todaro, recorded as early as the 12th century in Avellino with Todaro, a Greek rite archpriest. The name is derived from a Latin adaptation of the Greek Theodorus. Variants such as Todari are nearly exclusive to the Marche region, while Todaro itself also appears in northern areas like Veneto and Liguria. Related forms include Toder, characteristic of the Three Venices region, and Toderi, with a significant lineage around Castelleone di Suasa in Marche. Todero is a less common variant with roots in Veneto-Friuli, Campania, and the province of Catania. Documentary evidence of these surnames dates back to the late 15th and early 16th centuries, exemplified by the notary Pietro Todaro in Naso (ME).