Surname distribution and origin notes
Viti Surname in Italy
By current distribution, Viti is very common in Italy. It is held by 3,361 people across 381 Italian towns. The top towns are Rome (269), Florence (138), Veroli (78). The strongest regional presence is in Toscana, Lazio, Lombardia. Related variants include VITA, VITO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Viti is primarily linked to the regions of Tuscany and Lazio, indicating a historical concentration in these parts of Italy. It mainly originates from the medieval Latin personal name Vitus or from shortened forms such as Vitale and contracted forms of compound names like Bonavita. Historical records date back to at least the 11th century, with a 1061 document preserved in the State Archive of Brescia mentioning a notary named Vitus. Distinct from the related surname Vito, which is more common in the Naples and Caserta areas and can stem from Calabrian toponyms like Rovito and Malvito, Viti is chiefly of patronymic origin derived from the given name Vitus.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Rome
Viti Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Viti 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 | 269people |
| Florence | Florence | Toscana | 138people |
| Veroli | Frosinone | Lazio | 78people |
| Empoli | Florence | Toscana | 72people |
| Grosseto | Grosseto | Toscana | 70people |
| Poggibonsi | Siena | Toscana | 68people |
| Siena | Siena | Toscana | 60people |
| Arezzo | Arezzo | Toscana | 56people |
| Pietrasanta | Lucca | Toscana | 54people |
| Anagni | Frosinone | Lazio | 49people |
