Surname distribution and origin notes
Turchi Surname in Italy
Turchi is very common among Italian surnames. It is held by 3,418 people across 399 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (213), Florence (159), Fanano (87). The strongest regional presence is in Toscana, Emilia-Romagna, Marche. Related variants include TURCI, TURCO, TURCONE, TURCONI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Turchi is mainly found in Emilia, Tuscany, and Marche, with notable groups also in the Chieti area and Rome province. It originates from the medieval Latin personal name Turcus, documented in Lombardy as early as 1176, often referring to individuals of Turkish ethnicity or linked to non-Christian origins such as Muslim or Saracen. The name could also derive from distinctive traits of the family founder. The noble Turco family of Verona gained prominence from the 15th century, with a heraldic coat of arms displayed at the University of Padua. Related variants are regionally distinct: Turci is typical in Emilia-Romagna (especially Modena and Forlì), Turco occurs in southern Italy, Turcone is very rare, and Turconi mainly appears in the Lombardy provinces of Varese, Como, and Milan.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Turchi Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Turchi 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 | 213people |
| Florence | Florence | Toscana | 159people |
| Fanano | Modena | Emilia-Romagna | 87people |
| Senigallia | Ancona | Marche | 79people |
| Forlì | Forlì-Cesena | Emilia-Romagna | 76people |
| Livorno | Livorno | Toscana | 64people |
| Carpi | Modena | Emilia-Romagna | 62people |
| Siena | Siena | Toscana | 56people |
| Gessopalena | Chieti | Abruzzo | 53people |
| Terricciola | Pisa | Toscana | 52people |
