Surname distribution and origin notes
Toma Surname in Italy
By current distribution, Toma is very common in Italy. It is held by 3,101 people across 377 Italian towns. The top towns are Casarano (345), Maglie (202), Rome (92). The strongest regional presence is in Puglia, Lombardia, Liguria. Related variants include TOMACCI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Toma is predominantly found in the Apulia region of Italy, especially in the Salento area. It is also present in the Gargano region and parts of Tuscany around Carrara, as well as Piacenza. The related surname Tomacci, almost exclusive to the Potenza province, appears to originate directly or through a diminutive form from the medieval personal name Toma, itself a variant of Tommaso. This name is an Italian adaptation of the Byzantine Thomàs. Historical evidence from a 1500 document in Solofra (Avellino) confirms the use of Toma in southern Italy during that period.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Casarano
Toma Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Toma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casarano | Lecce | Puglia | 345people |
| Maglie | Lecce | Puglia | 202people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 92people |
| Ruffano | Lecce | Puglia | 67people |
| Matino | Lecce | Puglia | 62people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 62people |
| Tuglie | Lecce | Puglia | 58people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 54people |
| La Spezia | La Spezia | Liguria | 54people |
| Lecce | Lecce | Puglia | 52people |
