Surname distribution and origin notes
Toscano Surname in Italy
Toscano is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 8,040 people across 783 Italian towns. The top towns are Pomigliano d'Arco (403), Naples (317), Catania (316). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Campania, Calabria. Related variants include TOSCA, TOSCANI, TOSCANINI, TOSCANINO, TUSCANO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Toscano originally designates individuals from Tuscany. This ethnic origin is reflected in related variants found across different Italian regions: Tosca is typical of the Piacenza area, Toscani appears mainly in Milan, Lodi, Piacenza, and Parma, Toscanini is common around Pavia, Alessandria, and Genoa, while Toscanino is nearly unique. The Toscano surname itself is predominantly found in central and southern Italy. The variant Tuscano is localized in Bova Marina, in the province of Reggio Calabria. All these surnames derive either directly or through diminutive forms from the ethnic indicator of Tuscan origin. A notable historical figure bearing a related surname is Arturo Toscanini, the renowned orchestra conductor born in Borgo San Giacomo in 1867.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Pomigliano d'Arco
Toscano Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Toscano 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomigliano d'Arco | Naples | Campania | 403people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 317people |
| Catania | Catania | Sicilia | 316people |
| Reggio Calabria | 311people | ||
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 247people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 181people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 161people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 132people |
| Caserta | Caserta | Campania | 109people |
| Messina | Messina | Sicilia | 90people |
