Surname distribution and origin notes

Vitiello Surname in Italy

The Vitiello surname is very common in Italy. It is held by 6,248 people across 468 Italian towns. The top towns are Torre del Greco (987), Naples (460), Scafati (438). The strongest regional presence is in Campania, Lazio, Lombardia.

Origin notes

Origin and meaning

The surname Vitiello is characteristic of the coastal area between Lazio and Campania. It originates from the Latin cognomen Vitelius, suggesting Roman roots and a historical concentration in this specific region.

Surname map

Distribution in Italy

Highest presence: Torre del Greco

Vitiello Surname Distribution Map in Italy

This map shows the areas of Italy where the Vitiello surname is more or less present. Warmer colors indicate stronger presence, while cooler colors indicate lighter presence.

Surname distribution
Surname presence
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Italian towns with the highest presence

TownProvinceRegionPeople
Torre del GrecoNaplesCampania987people
NaplesNaplesCampania460people
ScafatiSalernoCampania438people
Torre AnnunziataNaplesCampania283people
BoscorealeNaplesCampania278people
PompeiNaplesCampania255people
RomeRomeLazio203people
ErcolanoNaplesCampania165people
PonzaLatinaLazio151people
BoscotrecaseNaplesCampania106people

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