Surname distribution and origin notes
Vigna Surname in Italy
Vigna is an Italian surname with very common distribution. It is held by 2,898 people across 443 Italian towns. The top towns are Turin (189), Asti (76), Rome (75). The strongest regional presence is in Piemonte, Lombardia, Calabria. Related variants include VIGNE.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Vigna is primarily found in Piedmont, which hosts its main family group. However, independent branches also exist in the Bologna area, Calabria’s Cosenza province, and Salento. The name is derived from places historically distinguished by vineyards, as seen in various toponyms such as Vigna in Cuneo and Vigna in Pordenone provinces. This suggests a toponymic origin linked to traditional viticulture across different regions.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Turin
Vigna Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Vigna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 189people |
| Asti | Asti | Piemonte | 76people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 75people |
| Parabita | Lecce | Puglia | 71people |
| Coggiola | Biella | Piemonte | 61people |
| Bologna | Bologna | Emilia-Romagna | 57people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 55people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 55people |
| Coassolo Torinese | Turin | Piemonte | 48people |
| Cosenza | Cosenza | Calabria | 47people |
