Surname distribution and origin notes
Vicini Surname in Italy
By current distribution, Vicini is very common in Italy. It is held by 2,473 people across 361 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (124), Milan (82), Marino (75). The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio. Related variants include VICINELLI.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Vicini is mainly distributed along the Via Emilia, from Rimini to Milan, with strong concentrations in Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. It originates from a nickname derived from the Italian word 'vicino', used to describe someone living nearby or having a close affinity. In some instances, it may have arisen as an abbreviated form of surnames like Bonvicini. Historically, it also relates to inhabitants of a village, connected to the Latin term 'vicus', which referred to small settlements, as noted by Isidore of Seville in De aedificiis et agris. Thus, the surname reflects linguistic and topographic origins tied to proximity and residence in small communities.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Vicini Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Vicini 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 | 124people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 82people |
| Marino | Rome | Lazio | 75people |
| Villongo | Bergamo | Lombardia | 64people |
| Vignola | Modena | Emilia-Romagna | 62people |
| Cesena | Forlì-Cesena | Emilia-Romagna | 57people |
| Rimini | Rimini | Emilia-Romagna | 54people |
| Parma | Parma | Emilia-Romagna | 49people |
| Genoa | Genoa | Liguria | 45people |
| Casalmaggiore | Cremona | Lombardia | 42people |
