Surname distribution and origin notes
Volpato Surname in Italy
The family name Volpato appears very common across Italy. It is held by 7,681 people across 411 Italian towns. The top towns are Venice (546), Mirano (357), Padua (273). The strongest regional presence is in Veneto, Lombardia, Piemonte. Related variants include VOLPAT, VOLPATI, VOLPATTI, VOLPATTO.
Origin notes
Origin and meaning
The surname Volpato is predominantly found in the Veneto region, especially in the provinces of Venice, Padua, Treviso, and Vicenza. It likely originates from local nicknames related to the word 'volpe' (fox), used as both a surname and a nickname. Related variants have distinct geographic roots: Volpati is mainly linked to the area around Vigevano and Cassolnovo in Lombardy, Volpatti is typical of Friuli, particularly in San Giorgio della Richinvelda and San Martino al Tagliamento, while Volpatto is characteristic of the Turin area, notably Settimo Torinese. These surnames appear to derive from dialectal forms indicating either descent from a nickname connected to 'fox' or from Piedmontese terms like 'volpatt', describing a cunning or sly individual.
Surname map
Distribution in Italy
Highest presence: Venice
Volpato Surname Distribution Map in Italy
This map shows the areas of Italy where the Volpato 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice | Venice | Veneto | 546people |
| Mirano | Venice | Veneto | 357people |
| Padua | Padua | Veneto | 273people |
| Vedelago | Treviso | Veneto | 228people |
| Treviso | Treviso | Veneto | 193people |
| Campodarsego | Padua | Veneto | 160people |
| Milan | Milan | Lombardia | 155people |
| Istrana | Treviso | Veneto | 142people |
| Piombino Dese | Padua | Veneto | 141people |
| Castelfranco Veneto | Treviso | Veneto | 138people |
