Surname distribution and origin notes

Valsecchi Surname in Italy

Valsecchi is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 5,335 people across 527 Italian towns. The top towns are Lecco (405), Calolziocorte (379), Milan (185). The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia, Piemonte, Liguria. Related variants include VALSECCA.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Valsecchi is characteristically Lombard, originating mainly from the provinces of Como, Lecco, and Bergamo. It likely derives from the place name Valsecca located in the Bergamo area, although the main historical and demographic focus lies predominantly in the province of Lecco. This territorial specificity differentiates it clearly from the related surname Valsecca, which is much rarer.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Lecco

Valsecchi Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Valsecchi 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
LeccoLeccoLombardia405people
CalolziocorteLeccoLombardia379people
MilanMilanLombardia185people
CivateLeccoLombardia164people
Cesana BrianzaLeccoLombardia157people
BergamoBergamoLombardia138people
ValmadreraLeccoLombardia134people
ErveLeccoLombardia119people
SuelloLeccoLombardia112people
OggionoLeccoLombardia87people