Surname distribution and origin notes
Verga Surname in Italy
The family name Verga appears very common across Italy. It is held by 2,654 people across 346 Italian towns. The top towns are Milan (192), Bregnano (143), Cadorago (121). The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia, Sicilia, Piemonte. Related variants include VIRGA.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Verga is primarily found in two main Italian regions: Lombardy and Sicily. The variant Virga is especially common in central-western Sicily. Both surnames likely originated as nicknames connected to shepherding, referencing the rod used by shepherds to direct and manage their flocks, known as 'virga' in the Sicilian dialect. A notable bearer of this surname was Giovanni Verga (1840-1922), the renowned writer from Catania and author of I Malavoglia.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Milan
Verga Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Verga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 192people |
| Bregnano | Como | Lombardia | 143people |
| Cadorago | Como | Lombardia | 121people |
| Como | Como | Lombardia | 85people |
| Cermenate | Como | Lombardia | 81people |
| Mariano Comense | Como | Lombardia | 78people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 74people |
| Cerro Maggiore | Milan | Lombardia | 66people |
| Mola di Bari | Bari | Puglia | 65people |
| Vertemate con Minoprio | Como | Lombardia | 52people |
