Aquino

Aquino is a surname of Italian origin derived from the town of Aquino in the Lazio region of central Italy. As a toponymic name, it was historically given to people from that town and later spread through migration to various countries. Today the surname is found worldwide and is particularly notable in the Philippines, where it is associated with a prominent public life.

In the Philippines, the Aquino surname is closely linked to the Cojuangco-Aquino political family. Benigno S. Aquino Jr., commonly known as Ninoy, was a leading opposition figure and senator who was assassinated in 1983. His wife, Corazon Cojuangco Aquino, became president after the 1986 People Power Revolution, serving until 1992. Their son, Benigno Simeon Aquino III, served as president from 2010 to 2016. The family has also been influential in business and media, shaping public life in the country for decades.

Outside the Philippines, Aquino remains an Italian surname and place name. The town of Aquino is a historic comune in the province of Frosinone, Lazio, known for its medieval architecture and historical significance. The surname continues to be borne by people around the world, reflecting both Italian heritage and its diaspora’s reach.

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