Surname distribution and origin notes
Valeri Surname in Italy
The Valeri surname appears very common in the country. It is held by 4,892 people across 582 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (576), Artena (230), Jesi (88). The strongest regional presence is in Lazio, Marche, Toscana. Related variants include VALERIA, VALERIO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Valeri is primarily found in central Italy, covering Tuscany, Marche, Umbria, Lazio, and Abruzzo, as well as a notable presence in the provinces of Treviso, Venice, and Pordenone. It likely originates from the Roman gens Valeria or the Latin nomen Valerius. Related forms such as Valerio appear in Veneto, Turin, and various southern regions including Lazio, Abruzzo, Molise, and Puglia, with notable occurrences in Naples and Palermo. The variant Valeria is very rare. Historically, this surname can be traced back to ancient Rome, exemplified by figures like Publius Valerius Flaccus, known for his role in the Second Punic War.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Valeri Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Valeri 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 | 576people |
| Artena | Rome | Lazio | 230people |
| Jesi | Ancona | Marche | 88people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 85people |
| Strangolagalli | Frosinone | Lazio | 63people |
| Sulmona | L'Aquila | Abruzzo | 58people |
| Rieti | Rieti | Lazio | 57people |
| Florence | Florence | Toscana | 55people |
| Viterbo | Viterbo | Lazio | 55people |
| Villa San Giovanni in Tuscia | Viterbo | Lazio | 54people |
