Sturno

Sturno is an Italian surname and place name. It derives from the Latin Saturnus, referring to the Roman god Saturn.

As a surname, Sturno is found predominantly in the southern Italian regions, particularly Campania and Basilicata. The name likely originated as a topographic surname, indicating someone who lived near a place associated with Saturn (e.g., a temple, a grove, or a field). It could also have been a patronymic name, denoting descent from someone named Saturno.

As a place name, Sturno refers to a comune (municipality) in the province of Avellino, in the Campania region of Italy. The town is located in the Apennine Mountains. Its history dates back to ancient times, possibly with connections to the Hirpini tribe of Samnium. The town's name is thought to be derived from the Latin Saturnus, perhaps indicating a Roman-era religious site dedicated to the god Saturn existed in the area.