Surname distribution and origin notes
Vicari Surname in Italy
By current distribution, Vicari is very common in Italy. It is held by 3,455 people across 417 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (241), Palermo (195), Milan (80). The strongest regional presence is in Sicilia, Lazio, Lombardia. Related variants include VICARIO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Vicari is chiefly concentrated in Sicily, especially around the Palermo area, with another notable cluster in the province of Rome. Its origin is likely linked to the place names Vicari in Palermo and Vicarello near Rome. Unlike the related surname Vicario, which derives from the medieval Latin term 'vicarius', meaning an official delegated with administrative authority, Vicari appears to have a primarily toponymic origin.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Vicari Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Vicari 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 241people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 195people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 80people |
| Modica | Ragusa | Sicilia | 76people |
| Enna | Enna | Sicilia | 70people |
| San Giovanni Gemini | Agrigento | Sicilia | 68people |
| Vicenza | Vicenza | Veneto | 65people |
| Borgetto | Palermo | Sicilia | 58people |
| Invorio | Novara | Piemonte | 56people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 53people |
