Surname distribution and origin notes
Vianello Surname in Italy
Vianello is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 6,916 people across 327 Italian towns. The top towns are Venice (3,546), Chioggia (398), Cona (231). The strongest regional presence is in Veneto, Lombardia, Friuli V.G.. Related variants include VIANELLA, VIANELLI, VIANI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Vianello is characteristically Venetian, mainly concentrated in the area around Venice. It likely originates from the medieval given name Viviano, shortened through apheresis. Historical records attest to individuals named Vianello in Venice as early as the 16th century, including the notary Vianello Baldissera active between 1587 and 1620. Related surnames such as Vianelli and Vianella are found more broadly: Vianelli has notable branches in the Brescia area (Cazzago San Martino, Provaglio d'Iseo, Paderno Franciacorta) and in Venetian towns like Chioggia, whereas Vianella is quite rare. The surname Viani shows a strong presence in Emilia, with additional pockets in Tuscany and Lombardy.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Venice
Vianello Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Vianello 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice | Venice | Veneto | 3,546people |
| Chioggia | Venice | Veneto | 398people |
| Cona | Venice | Veneto | 231people |
| Padua | Padua | Veneto | 141people |
| Cavallino-Treporti | Venice | Veneto | 95people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 90people |
| Spinea | Venice | Veneto | 88people |
| Iesolo | 87people | ||
| Salzano | Venice | Veneto | 87people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 79people |
