Surname distribution and origin notes
Todisco Surname in Italy
By current distribution, Todisco is very common in Italy. It is held by 3,052 people across 313 Italian towns. The top towns are Bisceglie (498), Rome (157), Monopoli (143). The strongest regional presence is in Puglia, Campania, Lombardia. Related variants include TODESCHI, TODESCHIN, TODESCHINI, TODESCHINO, TODESCO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Todisco originates mainly from the Apulia region, with a notable presence also in the Naples area. It likely has Lucanian roots and is considered a dialectal variation or diminutive derived from the ethnonym 'Tedesco,' indicating Germanic or German origins of the founding ancestors. Related surnames such as Todeschi, Todeschini, Todesco, and Tudisco are distributed across different regions of Northern and Southern Italy, each reflecting specific local adaptations and historical evolutions. Historical records date back to the 16th century, with figures like the painter Giovanni Todisco, born in Abriola (Potenza) in 1545, highlighting the surname’s longstanding presence in Basilicata.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Bisceglie
Todisco Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Todisco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisceglie | Barletta-Andria-Trani | Puglia | 498people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 157people |
| Monopoli | Bari | Puglia | 143people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 133people |
| Lettere | Naples | Campania | 113people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 84people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 80people |
| San Ferdinando di Puglia | Barletta-Andria-Trani | Puglia | 69people |
| Castellammare di Stabia | Naples | Campania | 58people |
| Sant'Antonio Abate | Naples | Campania | 55people |
