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

Fernandini, 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 Fernandini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fernandini in America

Fernandini is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fernandini surname appeared 218 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 Fernandini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fernandini 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 Fernandini

The surname Fernandini is of Italian origin, specifically from the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It is believed to have originated in the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian given name Fernando, which itself comes from the Germanic name Ferdinand, meaning "brave traveler" or "journey in peace."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fernandini surname can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated 1382, where a certain Guido Fernandini is mentioned as a merchant and landowner. This suggests that the name was already well-established in Tuscany by that time.

In the 15th century, the Fernandini family gained prominence in the city of Parma, in the region of Emilia-Romagna. Historical records show that a branch of the family settled there and rose to prominence as wealthy landowners and patrons of the arts. One notable member was Gian Battista Fernandini (1498-1572), a renowned humanist scholar and author who wrote extensively on classical literature and philosophy.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Fernandini (1543-1612), a Florentine artist and architect who worked on several prestigious projects, including the design of the magnificent Palazzo Pitti in Florence. His work is widely regarded as a prime example of the Mannerist style that was popular during the late Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the Fernandini name appears in records from the city of Bologna, where a family of that name was involved in the silk trade. One member, Prospero Fernandini (1616-1684), was a successful merchant and banker who amassed a considerable fortune and became a patron of the arts and sciences.

Another notable bearer of the Fernandini name was Giovanni Battista Fernandini (1768-1842), a prominent lawyer and judge from Parma who served as a magistrate during the Napoleonic era. He was highly respected for his legal expertise and integrity, and played a crucial role in the administration of justice during a turbulent period in Italian history.

Throughout its history, the Fernandini surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, scholars, artists, and members of the legal profession. While not as widely known as some other Italian surnames, it has left a lasting legacy in the regions where it originated and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fernandini

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

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

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