Simmaco

For historical people of the same gens with the Latin form of the surname, see Aurelia gens § Aurelii Symmachi. For all historical people who carried the name as either a forename or surname, see Symmachus (disambiguation).

Simmaco
Pronunciation/ˈsɪməkoʊ/ SIM-ə-koh
Origin
LanguagesItalian, derived from the Latin, originally Latinized Greek
MeaningFrom the Greek Σύμμαχος, meaning "ally", or "trusted friend" / "confidante"
Region of originItaly (originally), United Kingdom, United States
Other names
Variant formSymmachus (historical)
Frequency Comparisons: (extremely rare)[1]
The Symmachi–Nicomachi diptych, celebrating a marriage between the Nicomachian and Symmachian families

Simmaco is an Italian surname of Roman origin.

History

The family was one of the most prominent Plebeian families during late antiquity, producing several consuls, plebeian tribunes, provincial governors, urban prefects (or "mayors" of the city of Rome), and scholarly men of letters.[2][3] Despite being most notable for their defense of Roman polytheism and traditional Roman culture (especially by Quintus Aurelius Symmachus) during the Theodosian persecution of paganism, the family also had several distinguished Christian members during the Ante-Nicene Period, including an early pope, Symmachus. The Christian philosopher Boethius was adopted into the family as a child, and named his son Symmachus in their honor.

Being at the centre of the many political trials and tribulations both before and after the sack of Rome, the family declined significantly. Several members were executed for their political allegiances and religious beliefs, especially by the Goths and Vandals.[4][5]

Demographics

As of 2015 it is one of the rarest surnames in the world, with only about 60 carriers.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Simmaco Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History".
  2. ^ Joseph Hilarius Eckhel, Doctrina Numorum Veterum, v. p. 147.
  3. ^ Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, William Smith, Editor.
  4. ^ History of the Wars, 5.1.34. Text and translation in H. B. Dewing, Procopius (London: Heinemann, 1968), vol. 3 p. 12f
  5. ^ Boethius, The Consolation of Philosophy, trad. Patrick Gerard Walsh, Oxford University Press, 2000, ISBN 0-19-283883-0, p.xiv.
  6. ^ "Simmaco Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History".

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