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

Emmi, 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 Emmi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Emmi in America

Emmi is the 51396th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Emmi surname appeared 405 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 Emmi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Emmi 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 Emmi

The surname Emmi is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be a shortened form of the Italian name Emilio, which was derived from the Roman family name Aemilius. The Aemilii were a prominent patrician family in ancient Rome, and the name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "aemulus," meaning "rival" or "competitor."

The earliest known records of the surname Emmi can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany. It is likely that the name spread to other parts of Italy through migration and trade during this time. In some regions, the name may have been influenced by local dialects, resulting in slight variations in spelling, such as Emmie or Emme.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Emmi can be found in a manuscript from the city of Florence, dated around 1275. This document mentions a merchant named Giovanni Emmi, who was involved in the lucrative silk trade between Italy and the Byzantine Empire.

During the Renaissance period, the name Emmi was associated with several notable figures in the arts and sciences. In the 15th century, there was a painter named Baldassare Emmi (c. 1430-1495) who was active in the city of Siena and is known for his religious frescoes adorning several churches in the region.

Another notable figure with the surname Emmi was the Italian mathematician and astronomer Girolamo Emmi (1550-1618). He was born in Perugia and is best known for his work on the calculation of the positions of celestial bodies and his contributions to the development of trigonometry.

In the 18th century, a renowned Italian architect named Giuseppe Emmi (1718-1802) gained recognition for his work on several prominent buildings in Rome, including the Chiesa di San Giovanni dei Fiorentini and the Palazzo Patrizi.

During the 19th century, the name Emmi was associated with the Italian patriot and writer Emilio Emmi (1830-1905). He was a staunch supporter of the Risorgimento movement and played a role in the unification of Italy. His writings and political activism earned him recognition as a prominent figure in the fight for Italian independence.

Throughout its history, the surname Emmi has been closely associated with various regions of Italy, particularly Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. While it may not be among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich heritage and has been borne by notable figures in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Emmi

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

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

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