Surname distribution and origin notes
Tomasello Surname in Italy
Tomasello is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 2,706 people across 285 Italian towns. The top towns are Messina (231), Bagheria (197), Biancavilla (190). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Lombardia, Veneto. Related variants include TOMASELLI, TOMMASELLI, TOMMASELLO, TOMMASETTI, TOMMASETTO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Tomasello has ancient origins and is believed to derive from a diminutive form of the medieval name Thomasus. It is predominantly found in Sicily, while less common in other Italian regions. Related variants such as Tomaselli appear broadly throughout Italy; Tommaselli is mostly typical of the Naples and Benevento areas, whereas Tommasetti mainly occurs in central Italy, including Marche, Abruzzo, Molise, Lazio, and Naples. Tommasetto is exceptionally rare. The name Thomasus has Hebrew roots, meaning "twins," and is associated with the apostle Thomas.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Messina
Tomasello Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Tomasello 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messina | Messina | Sicilia | 231people |
| Bagheria | Palermo | Sicilia | 197people |
| Biancavilla | Catania | Sicilia | 190people |
| Casteldaccia | Palermo | Sicilia | 122people |
| Catania | Catania | Sicilia | 105people |
| Paternò | Catania | Sicilia | 102people |
| Reggio Calabria | 89people | ||
| Belpasso | Catania | Sicilia | 83people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 58people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 53people |
