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

Eni, 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 Eni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eni in America

Eni is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eni surname appeared 107 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 Eni.

The history of the last name Eni

The surname Eni is believed to have originated in Italy, dating back to the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Latinized form of the Greek word "Aeneas," which means "praised" or "worthy of praise." The name was likely introduced to Italy during the Roman era and later evolved into its current spelling.

Records indicate that the Eni family was initially concentrated in the regions of Tuscany and Lazio. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in a 1387 manuscript from the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Eni is mentioned as a respected merchant.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in several historical records, including the archives of the Republic of Venice. A notable figure from this era was Niccolò Eni (1412-1487), a renowned navigator and explorer who sailed under the Venetian flag.

During the Renaissance period, the Eni family gained prominence in the arts and sciences. Pietro Eni (1499-1572), a celebrated painter from Siena, was commissioned to create frescoes for several churches and palaces throughout Italy.

As the family expanded, the name spread to other regions of the country. In the 17th century, a branch of the Eni family settled in Naples, where they became involved in the local government. Girolamo Eni (1628-1692) served as a magistrate and played a crucial role in resolving disputes between the city's aristocracy and the Spanish crown.

Another notable figure was Caterina Eni (1723-1803), a philosopher and writer from Milan. Her works on ethics and morality were widely read and discussed in intellectual circles across Europe.

Throughout the centuries, the Eni surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and navigators to artists and scholars. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation across different regions, it has maintained a strong presence in Italian culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eni

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

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

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