Meaning

Bonaccorsi is a surname derived from the medieval personal name Bonaccorso. According to E. De Felice, the name has an auspicious origin and means "good help" or "good aid". It belongs to a group of medieval given names that expressed positive wishes for the child who received them.

De Felice notes that the name is documented from at least the 10th century in Latinized forms such as Bonac(c)ursus and Bonacurtius. E. Rossoni likewise associates the surname with the Late Latin personal name Bonacursus and records its use during the Middle Ages among notaries, bishops and other ecclesiastical figures in different parts of Italy.

Distribution

According to E. De Felice, Bonaccorsi is especially common in Sicilia, particularly in the area of Catania. Rossoni notes that both Bonaccorsi and Bonaccorso are found throughout Italy, although they show a clear predominance in Sicilia.

Variants and Related Surnames

Several related forms developed from the medieval personal name Bonaccorso, reflecting regional linguistic traditions.

• Bonaccorso is widespread throughout Italy, with a strong concentration in Sicilia.
• Bonacorsi is characteristic of the area of Modena and, according to De Felice, is also present in Emilia.
• Buonaccorsi is typically Tuscan, particularly in the provinces of Lucca and Livorno.
• Buonaccorso is characteristic of Sicilia, especially in the area of Palermo.

Notes

Bonaccorsi belongs to a group of Italian surnames derived from medieval auspicious personal names. These names reflected the hopes and wishes of parents for the well-being, success or protection of their children and were especially common during the Middle Ages.