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

Gerardi, 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 Gerardi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gerardi in America

Gerardi is the 11420th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gerardi surname appeared 2,759 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Gerardi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gerardi 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 Gerardi

The surname Gerardi is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the personal name Gerard, which was widespread in Italy during the Middle Ages. This name is thought to originate from the Germanic elements "gair" (spear) and "hard" (hardy or brave), suggesting a connection to warriors or valiant individuals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Gerardi can be found in the historic Florentine Republic during the 13th century. The name appears in various municipal records and chronicles, indicating its presence among the noble families and influential citizens of the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Gerardi (c. 1300-1370) achieved recognition as a prominent jurist and legal scholar in the city of Bologna. His treatises on Roman law and jurisprudence were widely studied and cited throughout Europe.

The Gerardi name also has ties to the papal states and the Catholic Church. In the 16th century, Cardinal Gaspare Gerardi (1518-1587) served as a papal legate and was involved in several important ecclesiastical councils and negotiations during the Counter-Reformation era.

Another notable individual bearing the Gerardi surname was Antonio Gerardi (1589-1668), a renowned architect and sculptor from the Italian city of Siena. His works, including the magnificent façade of the Siena Cathedral, are considered masterpieces of Baroque architecture and are still celebrated today.

In the realm of literature, the Italian poet and playwright Gian Battista Gerardi (1637-1712) left a lasting legacy with his satirical works and comedies that provided social commentary on the Italian society of his time.

Towards the end of the 18th century, a prominent military figure named Girolamo Gerardi (1766-1828) rose to prominence during the Napoleonic Wars. He served as a general in the Italian forces and played a crucial role in several notable battles, earning him recognition and honors for his bravery and strategic prowess.

These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the Gerardi surname who have left their mark on history, reflecting the rich heritage and diverse contributions associated with this Italian name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gerardi

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

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

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