Surname distribution and origin notes
Viale Surname in Italy
Viale is very common among Italian surnames. It is held by 2,972 people across 415 Italian towns. The top towns are Cuneo (153), Turin (118), Borgo San Dalmazzo (96). The strongest regional presence is in Piemonte, Veneto, Liguria. Related variants include VIALI, VIALLI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Viale is predominantly found in Piedmont, Liguria, western Lombardy, and Veneto. The variant Viali is less common, with notable presences in the Verona area, Ferrara, and especially in the province of Terni. Vialli is very rare and sporadically documented in Lombardy and Trentino. These surnames likely originate from a contracted form of the given name Vitale, with the loss of the consonant -t- through syncope, resulting in the form Viale.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Cuneo
Viale Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Viale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuneo | Cuneo | Piemonte | 153people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 118people |
| Borgo San Dalmazzo | Cuneo | Piemonte | 96people |
| Ventimiglia | Imperia | Liguria | 89people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 86people |
| Venice | Venice | Veneto | 48people |
| San Remo | 46people | ||
| Boves | Cuneo | Piemonte | 45people |
| Limone Piemonte | Cuneo | Piemonte | 44people |
| Codevigo | Padua | Veneto | 33people |
