Laurito is an Italian surname derived from the name of the town of Laurito, a comune in the province of Salerno, Campania, southern Italy. The town lies about 200 km south of Naples, in the historic region of Cilento. Surnames of toponymic origin were often adopted by people who migrated from their birthplace, taking the name of their original village or town.
The town's name likely comes from the Latin laurus, meaning "laurel," a tree associated with victory and honor in ancient Rome. A family from Laurito would have acquired the surname to denote their ancestral home. Today, individuals with the surname Laurito can be found across Italy and in diaspora communities, particularly in countries with Italian emigrant populations.
- Meaning: Of or from Laurito (town in Campania)
- Origin: Toponymic
- Usage: Italian surname
- Regions: Primarily Campania, widespread in Italy
Sources: Wikipedia — Laurito