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

Emini, 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 Emini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Emini in America

Emini is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Emini surname appeared 215 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 Emini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Emini 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 Emini

The surname Emini is believed to have originated in Italy, possibly as early as the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "emin," meaning "to be outstanding" or "to stand out." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was particularly distinguished or renowned in their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Emini name can be found in a historical document from the city of Siena, dated around 1250. This document mentions a man named Giovanni Emini, who was a successful merchant and landowner in the region.

In the 14th century, the Emini family established itself as a prominent noble family in the city of Florence. Several members of the family held influential positions in the city's government and were patrons of the arts during the Renaissance period.

One notable member of the Emini family was Filippo Emini (1475-1539), a renowned artist and sculptor who was commissioned to create several works for the Medici family and the Basilica di San Lorenzo in Florence.

Another significant figure bearing the Emini name was Girolamo Emini (1556-1624), a Catholic priest and scholar who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy. His treatise, "De Veritate Religionis Christianae" (On the Truth of the Christian Religion), was widely read and influential in its time.

In the 18th century, the Emini family expanded their presence to other parts of Italy, with branches establishing themselves in cities like Venice and Naples. One notable member from this period was Antonio Emini (1720-1789), a successful merchant and banker who was instrumental in establishing trade routes between Italy and the Ottoman Empire.

While the Emini surname is not as common today as it once was, it continues to have a presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in Tuscany and Umbria. The name has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration, with Emini families now found in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Emini

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

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

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