Surname distribution and origin notes

Valli Surname in Italy

Valli is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 4,744 people across 617 Italian towns. The top towns are Milan (193), Reggio Emilia (133), Lezzeno (130). The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia, Emilia-Romagna, Toscana. Related variants include VALLE, VALLETTA.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Valli is primarily associated with the regions of Lombardy, Emilia, and Tuscany. It originates from place names containing the root 'Vall', which refers to valleys or low-lying areas. While related surnames such as Valle and Valletta are common in Northern Italy, Lazio, and the Apennine area between Lazio and the South respectively, Valli is distinctly linked to the Po Valley and Tuscan regions, indicating a unique geographic and historical distribution.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Milan

Valli Surname Distribution Map in Italy

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

Surname distribution
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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
MilanMilanLombardia193people
Reggio Emilia133people
LezzenoComoLombardia130people
RomeRomeLazio110people
ForlìForlì-CesenaEmilia-Romagna106people
RoderoComoLombardia100people
FaenzaRavennaEmilia-Romagna87people
TeglioSondrioLombardia76people
ComoComoLombardia66people
ImolaBolognaEmilia-Romagna60people