Surname distribution and origin notes
Visconti Surname in Italy
The Visconti surname appears very common in the country. It is held by 6,053 people across 753 Italian towns. The top towns are Milan (304), Naples (259), Turin (221). The strongest regional presence is in Lombardia, Piemonte, Campania. Related variants include VISCONTINI, VISCONTINO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Visconti is chiefly established in northwestern Italy, with notable occurrences in Lazio, Campania, Puglia, and Sicily. Variants such as Viscontini, very rare, appear to originate from the southern Milan and Crema areas, while Viscontino, extremely rare, is typical of the Biella region. All these surnames derive from the medieval term 'vice comes' (viscount). In some instances, the name denotes an actual noble status, but more commonly it signifies a connection to vicecomital families as servants or soldiers. Several surnames are also linked to place names containing 'Visconti,' such as Castelvisconti (CR), Grazzano Visconti (PC), Gudo Visconti and Motta Visconti (MI), and Massino Visconti (NO).
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Milan
Visconti Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Visconti 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 304people |
| Naples | Naples | Campania | 259people |
| Turin | Turin | Piemonte | 221people |
| Rome | Rome | Lazio | 188people |
| Palermo | Palermo | Sicilia | 129people |
| Carmiano | Lecce | Puglia | 103people |
| Eboli | Salerno | Campania | 74people |
| Marano di Napoli | Naples | Campania | 66people |
| Giugliano in Campania | Naples | Campania | 60people |
| Calvizzano | Naples | Campania | 58people |
