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

Gini, 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 Gini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gini in America

Gini is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gini surname appeared 170 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 Gini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gini 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 Gini

The surname GINI has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "gino," meaning "bent" or "crooked," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or location.

The earliest known bearer of the name was Guido Gini, a nobleman from the region of Tuscany, mentioned in documents from the year 1285. In the following centuries, the GINI name appeared in various parts of central and northern Italy, including Florence, Siena, and Genoa.

One of the most notable figures in the history of the GINI surname was Giovanni Gini (1532-1598), a renowned painter and architect from Siena. His works can be found in several churches and palaces throughout Tuscany, showcasing the artistic talents of the GINI family.

The GINI name also has a strong presence in the town of Gino, located in the province of Genoa. It is believed that the town's name may have influenced the surname, or perhaps the surname influenced the town's name, though the exact origins remain unclear.

Another prominent individual with the GINI surname was Corrado Gini (1884-1965), an Italian statistician and sociologist best known for his contributions to the field of inequality measurement, including the development of the Gini coefficient, a widely used measure of income distribution.

In the 16th century, records show a branch of the GINI family settling in the Venetian Republic, where they gained prominence as merchants and traders. One such figure was Marco Gini (1527-1598), a successful businessman who established trade routes between Venice and the Ottoman Empire.

While the GINI surname is predominantly Italian, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its strong roots can be traced back to the medieval and Renaissance periods in Italy, where the name held significance and prestige among various noble and artistic families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gini

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

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

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