Italy
Campania
Salerno
San Gregorio Magno is a comune in the provincia of Salerno, Campania with a population of 3,868 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 396 passengers departing from San Gregorio Magno arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as San Gregorio.
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Address
Piazza Municipio, 1
84020 San Gregorio Magno
Map
Historical Names
San Gregorio→San Gregorio Magno
Changed on May 10, 1863
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- San Gregorio Magno508m3,027
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Teglie450m104
- Forluso490m92
- Filette430m75
- Lavanghe525m60
Population and Migration
This chart shows annual resident population, US arrivals (1830 to 1912), and international migration (2001 to present). Not all data is available for every period, so gaps are normal.
The population has declined 23% since 1861. Recorded US arrivals from San Gregorio Magno between 1830 and 1912 equal 10% of its current population, peaking in 1905.
Total US arrivals
396
1830–1912
Peak year
1905
61 arrivals
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Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from San Gregorio Magno recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Menza18
- 2.Morriello10
- 3.Deo10
- 4.Robertazzi10
- 5.Lordi9
- 6.Policastro9
- 7.Paglia9
- 8.Leonardo8
- 9.Piegari7
- 10.Lepore7
Notable People
People born in San Gregorio Magno.