Surname distribution and origin notes
Valentino Surname in Italy
The family name Valentino appears very common across Italy. It is held by 6,323 people across 722 Italian towns. The top towns are Naples (273), Rome (252), Turin (176). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Puglia, Piemonte. Related variants include VALENT, VALENTINI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Valentino is widespread in Southern Italy, in Rome, and the Turin area. It originates directly or as a contraction from the Latin Valentinianus, a name borne by three Roman emperors, or from Valentinus, which appears in many medieval inscriptions. Unlike the variant Valent, which is specific to the Udine area, and Valentini, common across central-northern Italy, Molise, and Puglia, Valentino is characterized by its strong presence in southern regions and around Turin.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Naples
Valentino Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Valentino 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 273people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 252people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 176people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 128people |
| Marcianise | Caserta | Campania | 116people |
| Copertino | Lecce | Puglia | 113people |
| Avellino | Avellino | Campania | 103people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 91people |
| Monteforte Irpino | Avellino | Campania | 90people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 87people |
