Surname distribution and origin notes
Tomei Surname in Italy
In Italy, Tomei is considered a very common surname. It is held by 3,254 people across 319 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (493), Lucca (172), Viareggio (166). The strongest regional presence is in Lazio, Toscana, Abruzzo. Related variants include TOME', TOMEO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Tomei is predominantly found in the provinces of Rome, Frosinone, and Latina in Lazio, with notable presence in the Aquila area and Tuscany. It originates from shortened patronymic forms of names like Bartolomeo or Tommaseo. Related variants such as Tomeo and Tomè appear in Abruzzo (Chieti), Lazio, Campania, and the Veneto region—particularly Treviso, Pordenone, and Belluno provinces. These variants stem from sometimes truncated forms but share a common onomastic root.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Tomei Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Tomei 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 493people |
| Lucca | Lucca | Toscana | 172people |
| Viareggio | Lucca | Toscana | 166people |
| L'Aquila | L'Aquila | Abruzzo | 132people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 75people |
| Massarosa | Lucca | Toscana | 73people |
| Supino | Frosinone | Lazio | 73people |
| Livorno | Livorno | Toscana | 46people |
| Genzano di Roma | Rome | Lazio | 45people |
| Nettuno | Rome | Lazio | 45people |
