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

Gi, 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 Gi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gi in America

Gi is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gi surname appeared 282 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 Gi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gi 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 Gi

The surname "Gi" is believed to have originated in China, with its roots tracing back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is derived from the Chinese word "ji," which means "auspicious" or "lucky." This name was likely given to individuals who were born under favorable astrological signs or during auspicious times.

In ancient Chinese records, the earliest known mention of the surname "Gi" can be found in the "Book of Tang," a historical text compiled in the 10th century. This document references a prominent family with the surname "Gi" who held influential positions during the Tang Dynasty.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "Gi" was Gi Biao, a renowned poet and calligrapher who lived during the 8th century. His works were highly celebrated and have been preserved in various literary anthologies.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the "Gi" surname gained further prominence. A notable figure from this era was Gi Zhongxuan, a statesman and scholar who served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court. He was known for his contributions to the development of Neo-Confucian thought.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the "Gi" surname was associated with several notable military leaders. One such individual was Gi Jiguang, a renowned general who authored a renowned military treatise titled "The Crimson Chuandao" (Jian Duan Xin Lun). His strategies and tactics were widely studied and influenced subsequent generations of military strategists.

Another significant figure with the surname "Gi" was Gi Xiufu, a scholar and philosopher who lived during the late Ming Dynasty. He was known for his critiques of the rigid Neo-Confucian orthodoxy and his advocacy for a more flexible and practical approach to governance.

In more recent history, the surname "Gi" has been carried by several influential individuals. Gi Dong, a 20th-century painter and calligrapher, was celebrated for his innovative techniques and his fusion of traditional Chinese art styles with modern sensibilities.

It's important to note that while the surname "Gi" has a rich history and has been associated with numerous notable figures throughout Chinese history, it remains a relatively uncommon surname in modern times, particularly outside of China.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gi

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

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

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