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

Gemelli, 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 Gemelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gemelli in America

Gemelli is the 56836th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gemelli surname appeared 359 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 Gemelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gemelli 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 Gemelli

The surname Gemelli originates from Italy, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "gemello," which means "twin." The name likely emerged as a descriptive nickname for someone who was a twin or had a twin sibling.

In the 14th century, the name Gemelli appeared in official records and documents in various regions of Italy, such as Tuscany and Umbria. One of the earliest documented instances was Giovanni Gemelli, a merchant from Florence who lived in the late 1300s.

During the Renaissance period, the Gemelli family gained prominence in the city of Perugia, located in the central Italian region of Umbria. Notably, Giacomo Gemelli (1470-1542) was a renowned painter and architect who contributed to several notable buildings in the city.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Gemelli family settled in Naples, where they established themselves as successful merchants and businessmen. One prominent figure was Antonio Gemelli (1625-1702), a banker and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and charitable institutions in the city.

The Gemelli surname also has connections to the world of literature. Pietro Gemelli (1793-1869), an Italian poet and writer from Genoa, gained recognition for his lyrical works and contribution to the Romantic literary movement.

Another notable individual with the surname Gemelli was Agostino Gemelli (1878-1959), a Franciscan friar and psychologist who founded the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, one of the most prestigious universities in Italy.

Throughout its history, the Gemelli surname has been associated with various professions, including art, architecture, commerce, and academia, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gemelli

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

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

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