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

Figi, 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 Figi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Figi in America

Figi is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Figi surname appeared 150 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 Figi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Figi 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 Figi

The surname FIGI is believed to have originated in the Balkan region of southeastern Europe, specifically in the areas now known as Croatia and Serbia. The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 11th and 15th centuries.

One plausible theory suggests that FIGI is derived from the Slavic word "fig," which referred to the fig tree or its fruit. This indicates that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname, given to someone who lived near fig trees or worked with figs in some capacity.

In ancient records from the region, variations of the name appear, such as Figich, Figyich, and Figovic. These spellings provide insight into the name's evolution over time and its potential roots in Slavic languages.

The earliest known instance of the surname FIGI can be traced back to a Croatian nobleman named Ivan Figi, who lived in the late 14th century and held lands near the city of Zadar. Another notable figure with this name was Marko Figi, a Serbian merchant and landowner from the 16th century, who was known for his trade in spices and textiles.

During the Renaissance period, the name FIGI gained recognition in Italy, where a family of artisans and sculptors bearing the name resided in Florence. The most prominent member of this family was Matteo Figi, a skilled sculptor born in 1520, who created several notable works for churches and noble households throughout Tuscany.

In the 17th century, a branch of the FIGI family migrated to the Netherlands, where they became involved in the Dutch East India Company's trading activities. One such individual was Jan Figi, born in 1645, who served as a merchant and ship's captain, leading voyages to the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia).

As the centuries progressed, the FIGI name continued to spread across Europe, with individuals bearing the surname appearing in various historical records and chronicles. Notable examples include Nikolai Figi, a Russian military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century, and Marcela Figi, a Spanish writer and poet from the late 19th century, renowned for her works exploring themes of love and nature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Figi

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

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

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