Filippini

Filippini is an Italian surname and, less commonly, a toponym. The name derives from the given name Filippo (the Italian form of Philip) with the patronymic suffix -ini, which in Italian typically indicates “descendants of” or a familial connection to Filippo. As a patronymic surname, Filippini likely originated in medieval Italy and later became established as a family name.

The distribution of Filippini is strongest in Italy, particularly in central and northern regions where patronymic and family-name formation from given names were common. Over time, the surname spread internationally through Italian migration, and it is now found in communities around the world, including the Americas and Europe.

In contemporary usage, Filippini functions primarily as a surname. It may appear in civil records, genealogical materials, and historical documents. Like many Italian surnames, it can be associated with multiple unrelated families bearing the same name, reflecting its patronymic origins rather than a single geographic or occupational source.

See also

- Filippo, the given name from which Filippini is derived

- Filippini (disambiguation) for other uses of the term in different contexts