Surname distribution and origin notes
Tricarico Surname in Italy
In Italy, Tricarico is considered a very common surname. It is held by 2,907 people across 301 Italian towns. The top towns are Gallipoli (201), Minervino Murge (124), Turin (121). The strongest regional presence is in Puglia, Piemonte, Lombardia.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Tricarico originates mainly from Basilicata and neighboring Puglia, deriving its name from the town of Tricarico in the province of Matera. A secondary branch of the family likely formed in the Naples area during the 14th century, coinciding with the succession conflicts to the Kingdom of Naples that involved Basilicata.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Gallipoli
Tricarico Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Tricarico 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallipoli | Lecce | Puglia | 201people |
| Minervino Murge | Barletta-Andria-Trani | Puglia | 124people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 121people |
| Terlizzi | Bari | Puglia | 116people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 110people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 104people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 90people |
| Palo del Colle | Bari | Puglia | 78people |
| Altamura | Bari | Puglia | 73people |
| San Severo | Foggia | Puglia | 66people |
