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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Italian, Medieval Latin
Meaning & History
The surname Pompilii is of Italian origin and is likely derived from the Latin name Pompilius, which is historically linked to Numa Pompilius, the legendary second king of Rome known for his wisdom and religious reforms. The name itself may be connected to the word pompa, meaning "procession" or "ceremony," which could imply someone associated with public ceremonies or rituals. Surnames like this often originated from given names or descriptors that highlighted an ancestor's role or characteristics in their community.