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

Geremia, 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 Geremia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Geremia in America

Geremia is the 32900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Geremia surname appeared 697 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 Geremia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Geremia 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 Geremia

The surname Geremia has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the biblical name "Jeremiah," which comes from the Hebrew name "Yirmeyahu," meaning "Yahweh exalts" or "appointed by God." The Geremia surname likely emerged as a patronymic, indicating descent from an ancestor named Jeremiah.

During the medieval period, the name Geremia was particularly prevalent in the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. It can be found in various historical records and documents from these areas, often with slight variations in spelling, such as Geremìa or Geremia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Geremia is in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Benedictine monastery of Cava de' Tirreni in Campania. The document, dated 1092, mentions a certain "Geremia de Sarno," indicating the presence of the surname in the town of Sarno during that era.

In the 13th century, a notable individual named Geremia da Montesarchio lived in the town of Montesarchio, located in the province of Benevento. He was a prominent scholar and philosopher who contributed to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another historical figure bearing the Geremia surname was Geremia Paluzzi, who lived in the 15th century and served as a papal notary and diplomat under Pope Innocent VIII. He was involved in various diplomatic missions and played a significant role in resolving conflicts between Italian city-states.

During the Renaissance period, the Geremia family produced several artists and architects. One such individual was Geremia Fiorelli, a sculptor from Naples who was active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works can be found in various churches and public spaces throughout the city.

In the 18th century, Geremia Ricupero was a renowned lawyer and jurist from Calabria. He authored several influential legal treatises and served as a judge in the ecclesiastical courts of the Kingdom of Naples.

Throughout history, the Geremia surname has also been associated with various places and geographical locations in Italy. For instance, the town of Geremìa in the province of Matera, Basilicata, likely derived its name from the surname itself or its Latin variant, Hieremia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Geremia

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

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

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