Surname distribution and origin notes
Valente Surname in Italy
The family name Valente appears very common across Italy. It is held by 13,959 people across 1,286 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (770), Bisceglie (483), Milan (372). The strongest regional presence is in Puglia, Lazio, Veneto. Related variants include VALENTI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Valente is widespread throughout Italy but is especially prevalent in the southern region, notably in Puglia. It originates from the Latin Roman cognomen Valens, meaning 'strong' or 'brave'. The form Valente is differentiated from the variant Valenti, which is more common in central-northern Italy and Sicily, although both share the same etymological origin.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Valente Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Valente 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 | 770people |
| Bisceglie | Barletta-Andria-Trani | Puglia | 483people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 372people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 331people |
| Cassino | Frosinone | Lazio | 295people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 233people |
| Gaeta | Latina | Lazio | 189people |
| Cervaro | Frosinone | Lazio | 146people |
| Trieste | Trieste | Friuli V.G. | 145people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 141people |
