Surname distribution and origin notes
Toscani Surname in Italy
By current distribution, Toscani is common in Italy. It is held by 1,989 people across 303 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (107), Milan (99), Parma (82). The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto. Related variants include TOSCA, TOSCANINI, TOSCANINO, TOSCANO, TUSCANO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Toscani is mainly found in Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna, especially across the Milan, Lodi, Piacenza, and Parma areas. It originates from the ethnic designation 'Toscano', used to denote individuals from the Tuscany region. Related surnames include Tosca, more common in Piacenza; Toscanini, typical of Pavia, Alessandria, and Genoa; Toscanino, which is nearly unique; and Tuscano, found in Bova Marina in Reggio Calabria. All these variants share a root indicating ancestry or connections to Tuscany, either directly or through affectionate diminutive forms. A prominent bearer of this name was the Parma-born orchestra conductor Arturo Toscanini, born in Borgo San Giacomo in 1867.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Toscani Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Toscani 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 | 107people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 99people |
| Parma | Parma | Emilia-Romagna | 82people |
| Valle di Cadore | Belluno | Veneto | 82people |
| Sant'Angelo Lodigiano | Lodi | Lombardia | 60people |
| Salsomaggiore Terme | Parma | Emilia-Romagna | 48people |
| Piacenza | Piacenza | Emilia-Romagna | 46people |
| Cameri | Novara | Piemonte | 40people |
| Busseto | Parma | Emilia-Romagna | 35people |
| Novara | Novara | Piemonte | 35people |
