Virgilio Surname in Italy

The surname Virgilio originates from the Latin name Vergilius or Virgilius, famously borne by the Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro (70 BC – 19 BC), author of the Aeneid. This particular variant is widespread in Apulia, the province of Trapani, Naples and Caserta areas, Sassari province, and the province of Rome. Although present in northern Italy, the northern branches appear to be secondary compared to its southern origins. Related forms such as Virgili and Vergili are rarer and primarily found in central Italy, especially in Marche and Lazio, with notable presence also in Tuscany, Umbria, and the Ferrara area. The Virgilia variant is extremely rare and less common than the others.