Surname distribution and origin notes
Trovato Surname in Italy
Trovato is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 6,637 people across 556 Italian towns. The top towns are Acireale (529), Catania (478), Troina (336). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Lombardia, Calabria. Related variants include TROVA, TROVATELLI, TROVATELLO, TROVATI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Trovato is mainly concentrated in eastern Sicily, reflecting a strong regional origin. Related variants exhibit distinct geographic distributions: Trovatelli is rare and primarily linked to the Pisa area in Tuscany; Trovatello is typical of Taranto with additional clusters in Sicilian towns such as Misilmeri, Catania, and Santo Stefano di Camastra; Trovati is common in central-northern Italy, particularly around Perugia, Magione, Milan, and Cremona. The very rare surname Trova appears to have Sardinian roots. These surnames likely originated as designations given by religious communities to abandoned or 'found' children, as indicated by the Italian term 'trovatelli.'
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Acireale
Trovato Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Trovato 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acireale | Catania | Sicilia | 529people |
| Catania | Catania | Sicilia | 478people |
| Troina | Enna | Sicilia | 336people |
| Scicli | Ragusa | Sicilia | 250people |
| Alcamo | Trapani | Sicilia | 184people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 128people |
| Giarre | Catania | Sicilia | 115people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 114people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 113people |
| Aci Catena | Catania | Sicilia | 112people |
