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

Elmi, 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 Elmi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elmi in America

Elmi is the 20565th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elmi surname appeared 1,289 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 Elmi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elmi to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Elmi

The surname ELMI is believed to have originated in Italy, with its earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "elmo," meaning "helmet," suggesting a possible connection to a military or knightly lineage.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name ELMI can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated 1187, which refers to a nobleman named Guglielmo ELMI. This individual is believed to have been a member of the Genoese aristocracy, potentially serving in a military capacity.

In the 13th century, the name ELMI appeared in several records from the city of Florence, where it was associated with a prominent family involved in the textile trade. One notable figure from this period was Bartolomeo ELMI, a wealthy merchant born in 1247, who played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs.

During the Renaissance, the ELMI name gained further prominence with the birth of the renowned artist and architect, Girolamo ELMI (1472-1543). Hailing from the city of Siena, Girolamo ELMI was celebrated for his contributions to the construction of several churches and palaces, including the iconic Palazzo Piccolomini.

In the 17th century, a branch of the ELMI family settled in the Venetian Republic, where they established themselves as successful traders and merchants. One notable figure from this era was Marco ELMI (1612-1679), a wealthy merchant who established trade routes between Venice and the Ottoman Empire.

Another prominent individual bearing the ELMI surname was the Italian philosopher and theologian, Vincenzo ELMI (1745-1818). Born in Naples, Vincenzo ELMI was a respected scholar who authored several works on ethics and metaphysics, and played a significant role in the intellectual discourse of his time.

While the surname ELMI can be found in various regions of Italy, it has also spread to other parts of Europe and the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its roots and earliest recorded history can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has held a significant presence for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elmi

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

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 Elmi 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Elmi has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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