Surname distribution and origin notes

Totaro Surname in Italy

The Totaro surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 4,010 people across 416 Italian towns. The top towns are Manfredonia (454), Monte Sant'Angelo (321), Naples (219). The strongest regional presence is in Puglia, Campania, Lombardia.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Totaro is mainly found in Puglia and most likely originates as a contracted form of the Greek name Theodorus. This derivation highlights the historical Greek and Byzantine cultural influence in the region, where many names were adapted into the local dialect.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Manfredonia

Totaro Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Totaro surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.

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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
ManfredoniaFoggiaPuglia454people
Monte Sant'AngeloFoggiaPuglia321people
NaplesNaplesCampania219people
TurinTurinPiemonte128people
PutignanoBariPuglia122people
FoggiaFoggiaPuglia89people
MilanMilanLombardia89people
ConversanoBariPuglia81people
MessinaMessinaSicilia80people
RomeRomeLazio76people