Surname distribution and origin notes

Valenti Surname in Italy

In Italy, Valenti is considered a very common surname. It is held by 12,333 people across 1,224 Italian towns. The top towns are Palermo (523), Rome (522), Catania (308). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Lombardia, Emilia-Romagna. Related variants include VALENTE.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Valenti is widespread throughout Italy, predominantly found in central-northern regions and Sicily. It originates from the Latin cognomen Valens, meaning 'strong' or 'vigorous'. While the variant Valente is more common in southern Italy, Valenti has established itself primarily in the central-north and Sicily, distinguishing itself as a separate form with a shared origin.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Palermo

Valenti Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Valenti surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.

Surname distribution
Surname presence
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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
PalermoPalermoSicilia523people
RomeRomeLazio522people
CataniaCataniaSicilia308people
MarsalaTrapaniSicilia202people
MilanMilanLombardia180people
NiscemiCaltanissettaSicilia137people
ParmaParmaEmilia-Romagna136people
FavaraAgrigentoSicilia135people
GenoaGenoaLiguria129people
TurinTurinPiemonte129people

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