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

Doddi, 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 Doddi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doddi in America

Doddi is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doddi surname appeared 128 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 Doddi.

The history of the last name Doddi

The surname DODDI has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "dodici," meaning "twelve," possibly referring to the twelfth child in a family or someone born on the twelfth day of a particular month.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the DODDI surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence in the late 13th century. The name appears in a document dated 1289, referring to a merchant named Pietro DODDI, who traded in spices and textiles.

In the 14th century, the DODDI family seemed to have established themselves in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. Some records from this period indicate that the DODDI name was associated with the production of wine and olive oil in the fertile Tuscan countryside.

A notable figure from this time was Giovanni DODDI, a renowned architect and sculptor born in Siena in 1345. He is credited with designing several churches and public buildings in the city, including the Basilica of San Domenico, which still stands today as a testament to his artistic genius.

As the centuries progressed, the DODDI name spread across other regions of Italy. In the 16th century, there are records of a family branch in the city of Naples, where Vincenzo DODDI, born in 1512, gained prominence as a successful merchant and banker.

Another significant individual was Giulia DODDI, a writer and poet born in Venice in 1628. Her collection of sonnets and love poems, titled "Amore Eterno," garnered widespread acclaim during her lifetime and is still studied by scholars of Italian literature today.

In the 19th century, the DODDI name found its way to the realm of politics, with Carlo DODDI, born in Rome in 1812, serving as a member of the Italian parliament and actively participating in the unification movement that eventually led to the formation of the modern Italian state.

Throughout its long history, the DODDI surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, merchants, politicians, and intellectuals, all contributing to the rich tapestry of Italian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doddi

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

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 Doddi 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 Doddi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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