Surname distribution and origin notes

Veneziano Surname in Italy

Veneziano is very common among Italian surnames. It is held by 2,428 people across 353 Italian towns. The top towns are Siracusa (137), Rome (128), Favara (97). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Campania, Puglia. Related variants include VENEZIANI.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Veneziano originates from an ethnonym connected to the city of Venice, signifying origin or association with Venetian territory. The surname Veneziani is notably found in the Piacenza and Bari areas, whereas Veneziano is more widespread throughout southern Italy, especially in Sicily, Campania, and Apulia. This distribution indicates a geographical distinction between the two variants, although both share the same toponymic root.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Siracusa

Veneziano Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Veneziano 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
SiracusaSiracusaSicilia137people
RomeRomeLazio128people
FavaraAgrigentoSicilia97people
MessinaMessinaSicilia79people
PalermoPalermoSicilia64people
PaganiSalernoCampania58people
FloridiaSiracusaSicilia40people
FerlaSiracusaSicilia39people
NaplesNaplesCampania39people
TurinTurinPiemonte34people

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