Numeroso

Numeroso is a proper noun that can function as a surname of Italian origin and, less commonly, as a fictional toponym in literary contexts. The name appears to derive from the Italian adjective numero s o meaning numerous or many, suggesting an original descriptive or nicknaming usage. Variants in Italian Records include Numerosi (masculine or plural) and Numerosa (feminine).

Geographic distribution of the surname historically centers in southern Italy, with records concentrated in regions such as Campania, Basilicata, and Calabria. Over time, migration and diaspora have carried the name to the Americas and other parts of Europe, where it appears in civil registries and genealogical sources in countries such as Argentina, the United States, and Brazil.

In culture and toponymy, Numeroso has occasionally been used in fiction as a family name or as a fictional place name within Italian-inspired settings. Such usages are rare and generally confined to specific works of literature or media, rather than representative of real-world geography. There are no widely cited real-world locations officially named Numeroso.

Notable people bearing the surname Numeroso have not established broad recognition in major reference works or encyclopedic biographies. As with many surnames of Italian origin, individuals with the name may be active in diverse fields, but no single figure dominates public records.

See also: Numeroso as an Italian adjective, Numerosi as a surname variant, and Numerosa as a feminine form.