Paganini

Descriptive

Meaning

A surname derived from 'pagano' (pagan) or related to 'pagano' meaning peasant or country dweller.

Etymology

Paganini is an Italian surname derived from 'pagano,' which originally referred to pagans or non-Christians but later came to mean peasants or rural dwellers. The '-ini' suffix is a common Italian diminutive or patronymic ending, suggesting 'little pagan' or 'of the pagan family.'

About the Paganini Surname

Paganini is an Italian surname with historical roots in medieval social classifications, originally referring to pagan peoples or rural peasants. The surname is most famously associated with the legendary violinist Niccolò Paganini.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 25,000 bearers in the United States #739 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in Italy, particularly in northern regions.

Notable Bearers

Niccolò Paganini (virtuoso violinist and composer)

People with the Paganini Surname

Niccolò Paganini