Surname distribution and origin notes
Tozzi Surname in Italy
The family name Tozzi appears very common across Italy. It is held by 5,779 people across 595 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (698), Florence (210), Bologna (120). The strongest regional presence is in Toscana, Lazio, Emilia-Romagna. Related variants include TOZZINI, TOZZO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Tozzi is typical of a broad area stretching from Liguria and Emilia to Campania and Puglia. The variant Tozzini is distinctly Tuscan, with notable presence in Pisa, Florence, Livorno, and Grosseto. Tozzo shows a Venetian lineage especially in the Vicenza area, along with smaller clusters in Ancona, Rome, and between Catanzaro and Vibo Valentia. The name likely originates from the apheresis of medieval names such as Lutozzo, or from shortened forms of hypocorisms based on composite names like Alberto, Roberto, and Dagoberto.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Tozzi Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Tozzi 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 | 698people |
| Florence | Florence | Toscana | 210people |
| Bologna | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 120people |
| Siena | Siena | Toscana | 120people |
| Reino | Benevento | Campania | 92people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 79people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 79people |
| Marcellina | Rome | Lazio | 75people |
| Lastra a Signa | Florence | Toscana | 73people |
| Lucera | Foggia | Puglia | 72people |
