Surname distribution and origin notes
Turrini Surname in Italy
The Turrini surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 3,561 people across 391 Italian towns. The top towns are Bologna (221), Verona (183), Imola (134). The strongest regional presence is in Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Lombardia. Related variants include TURRINA, TURRINO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Turrini is predominantly found across a broad region including lower Trentino, Brescia, Verona, Mantua, Reggio Emilia, Modena, and Bologna. Its origin likely stems from the Latin cognomen Turrinus, documented in a work by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, where a figure by this name is mentioned. The surname may also have developed from nicknames linked to local features, such as the presence of a small tower in the original locality. The variant Turrina is mainly associated with the Verona area, while Turrino is extremely rare and probably results from transcription errors.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Bologna
Turrini Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Turrini 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bologna | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 221people |
| Verona | Verona | Veneto | 183people |
| Imola | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 134people |
| Modena | Modena | Emilia-Romagna | 97people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 79people |
| Anzola dell'Emilia | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 65people |
| Castelfranco Emilia | Modena | Emilia-Romagna | 64people |
| Sommacampagna | Verona | Veneto | 62people |
| Figline Valdarno | 59people | ||
| Frassinoro | Modena | Emilia-Romagna | 59people |
