Boncompagni

Meaning

Derived from the Italian phrase 'buon compagno,' meaning good companion, likely a descriptive or nickname surname.

Etymology

The surname originates from the Italian words 'buon' (good) and 'compagni' (companions), forming a descriptive surname that may have originally been a nickname for a sociable or reliable person. This type of compound descriptive surname is characteristic of Italian naming traditions.

About the Boncompagni Surname

Boncompagni is an Italian descriptive surname derived from the phrase meaning 'good companion.' The name reflects Italian traditions of creating surnames from descriptive phrases or nicknames.

Distribution

Found primarily in Italy, particularly in central and southern regions, with some presence in other European countries.

Notable Bearers

Baldassare Boncompagni (mathematician, historian)

People with the Boncompagni Surname