Find out how popular the last name Congi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Congi.

Congi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Congi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Congi in America

Congi is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Congi surname appeared 102 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Congi.

The history of the last name Congi

The surname Congi has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "congio," which meant a unit of measurement for liquids. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in trades or occupations related to the measurement or distribution of liquids, such as wine or olive oil merchants.

One of the earliest known references to the name Congi can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1278. This document mentions a certain Guido Congi, who was a merchant and landowner in the region. In the following centuries, the name appears in various historical records across different parts of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

The Congi family seemingly had a strong presence in the town of Montefalco, located in the Umbria region. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Pietro Congi (1410-1478) was a prominent lawyer and served as a magistrate in Montefalco. His son, Francesco Congi (1445-1518), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned jurist and legal scholar.

During the Renaissance period, the name Congi gained further recognition through the works of the artist Bernardino Congi (1510-1594). Born in Siena, Bernardino was a talented painter who specialized in religious art and frescoes. Some of his notable works can be found in churches and monasteries throughout Tuscany.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Congi family settled in the city of Naples. Here, a prominent figure named Antonio Congi (1720-1788) made a name for himself as a successful merchant and banker. His son, Giuseppe Congi (1760-1832), followed in his footsteps and became a respected figure in the Neapolitan business community.

Another notable individual with the surname Congi was the writer and poet Girolamo Congi (1810-1879), who was born in the town of Spoleto, Umbria. His works, which included poetry collections and historical novels, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime and contributed to the preservation of local cultural traditions.

While the surname Congi may not be as widespread today as it once was, its historical roots and connections to various professions and artistic endeavors have left an indelible mark on Italian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Congi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Congi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Congi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Congi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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