Carpegna (surname)

Carpegna is an Italian surname. It originates from the town of Carpegna in the Province of Pesaro and Urbino, Marche region, Italy.

The surname is relatively uncommon, primarily found in central Italy, reflecting the geographical origin of the family name. It is derived from the place name, which itself likely has ancient roots possibly linked to the Latin "carpinus" (hornbeam tree) or other local geographical features.

Notable individuals with the surname Carpegna include:

• Cardinal Ulderico Carpegna (1595-1679): An Italian Catholic Cardinal who served as Vicar General of Rome.
• Giovanni Francesco Cardinal Albani (later Pope Clement XI) (1649-1721): Although Albani was his primary surname, the Carpegna family played a significant role in his early career and patronage due to familial connections.

The surname Carpegna can also appear as a component within compound surnames, reflecting Italian naming conventions and family history.