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

Gaddi, 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 Gaddi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gaddi in America

Gaddi is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gaddi surname appeared 288 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 Gaddi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gaddi 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 Gaddi

The surname GADDI has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to derive from the Italian word "gaddio," which referred to a sheep or goat herder. This suggests that the name likely originated from an occupational or descriptive term for individuals who worked as shepherds or were associated with sheep farming.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GADDI appears in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century manuscript that documented the history and culture of the Aztec people in what is now modern-day Mexico. The codex mentions a Florentine merchant named Tommaso GADDI, who traveled to the Americas and resided in Mexico City during the early years of Spanish colonization.

In the 15th century, the GADDI family rose to prominence in Florence, Italy, as successful bankers and patrons of the arts. One notable member was Agnolo GADDI (1350-1396), a renowned Italian painter and architect who worked on several prestigious projects, including the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence.

Another prominent figure associated with the GADDI name was Taddeo GADDI (1300-1366), an Italian painter and mosaicist who studied under the legendary Giotto di Bondone. Taddeo GADDI's works can be found in various churches and cathedrals throughout Italy, including the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Cathedral of Prato.

In the 17th century, a branch of the GADDI family settled in England, where the name underwent some spelling variations, such as GADDY and GADDEY. One notable member of this English branch was Sir John GADDY (1615-1688), a prominent merchant and landowner who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1679.

The GADDI surname also has a presence in other parts of Europe, including France, where it is sometimes spelled as GADI or GADIE. One notable French bearer of this name was Jean-Baptiste GADIE (1760-1838), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and played a role in the Napoleonic Wars.

These are just a few examples of the historical figures associated with the surname GADDI, which has a rich and varied history spanning centuries and crossing geographical boundaries. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since spread and evolved, carrying with it the legacy of its pastoral roots and the accomplishments of its bearers throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gaddi

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

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

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