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

Germani, 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 Germani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Germani in America

Germani is the 45959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Germani surname appeared 464 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 Germani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Germani 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 Germani

The surname Germani originates from Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "Germanus," which means "a German" or "a brother." The name was likely given to individuals who had connections or ties to the Germanic regions of Europe.

The earliest recorded instances of the Germani surname can be found in various historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a knight named Theodoricus Germani in a manuscript from the Rhineland region, dated around 1220.

During the Medieval period, the name Germani was sometimes associated with religious orders or monasteries. In the 14th century, a monk named Johannes Germani was renowned for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy at the Abbey of St. Gall in Switzerland.

As surnames became more widespread in Europe, variations of the name Germani emerged, such as Germano, Germain, and Germanus. These variants were often influenced by local dialects and languages, as well as the spellings used in different regions.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Germani surname was a merchant named Pietro Germani, who lived in Venice, Italy, in the late 15th century. He was a successful trader and was involved in the lucrative spice trade with the Middle East.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the Germani surname was Giovanni Battista Germani, an Italian architect and engineer. He was born in 1508 and is credited with designing several notable buildings and fortifications in his native Tuscany region.

Another prominent individual with the Germani surname was Francesco Germani, an Italian painter from the Baroque period. Born in 1616 in Rome, he gained recognition for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, a German philosopher and theologian named Georg Germani made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy. He was born in 1725 and served as a professor at the University of Leipzig.

During the 19th century, a French composer named Auguste Germani achieved notoriety for his operas and orchestral works. He was born in 1819 in Paris and was a prominent figure in the city's musical circles.

It is important to note that while these individuals represent some historical figures with the Germani surname, the name has been borne by many more people throughout various regions and time periods, contributing to its rich and diverse history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Germani

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

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

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