Augustini

Augustini is a surname of Italian and Latin origin. It is derived from the given name Augustine, Latin Augustinus, with the suffix -ini, a common patronymic or diminutive in Italian that signals lineage or affiliation. As a result, Augustini typically denotes “descendants of Augustine” or “family of Augustine.”

The given name Augustine itself originates from Augustus, a Latin title meaning “majestic” or “venerable,” and it gained widespread Christian usage due to Saint Augustine of Hippo (Augustinus Hipponensis). The surname Augustini thus reflects historical naming practices that linked families to an admired or saintly name.

In Italy and among Italian-speaking communities, Augustini occurs as a family name. It may also appear in historical Latin documents in forms related to the name Augustinus, depending on grammatical context. The surname is carried by unrelated individuals in various countries, reflecting migration and cultural transmission.

See also: Augustine, Augustinian.