Surname distribution and origin notes

Trapani Surname in Italy

Trapani is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 4,188 people across 457 Italian towns. The top towns are Palermo (567), Rome (145), Marsala (135). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Campania, Lazio.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Trapani originates from the Sicilian city of the same name, making it toponymic in nature. The city's name comes from the Latin Drepanum, itself derived from the Ancient Greek word 'drépanon', meaning 'sickle'. The surname is distributed throughout Italy, with a significant concentration in Sicily.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Palermo

Trapani Surname Distribution Map in Italy

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

Surname distribution
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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
PalermoPalermoSicilia567people
RomeRomeLazio145people
MarsalaTrapaniSicilia135people
NaplesNaplesCampania114people
Reggio Calabria86people
CaltabellottaAgrigentoSicilia82people
Villa Santo StefanoFrosinoneLazio73people
TrapaniTrapaniSicilia72people
FlorenceFlorenceToscana58people
MessinaMessinaSicilia58people

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