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

Girardi, 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 Girardi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Girardi in America

Girardi is the 14549th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Girardi surname appeared 2,048 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 Girardi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Girardi 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 Girardi

The surname "Girardi" is of Italian origin and its earliest roots can be traced back to the medieval era in northern Italy. The name is believed to have derived from the Germanic personal name "Gerhard," which means "brave with a spear" or "hardy spearman."

During the Middle Ages, Italian surnames often originated from personal names, occupations, or characteristics. In the case of Girardi, it likely started as a patronymic surname, indicating "son of Gerardo" or "son of Girardo," which were Italian variations of the Germanic name Gerhard.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Girardi can be found in historical documents from the 13th century in the region of Lombardy, specifically in the towns of Milan and Bergamo. The name was also present in other northern Italian cities such as Verona and Padua during this time period.

In the 14th century, a notable individual named Gabriele Girardi was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Venice. His family's wealth and influence contributed to the recognition of the Girardi name within the Venetian Republic.

The Girardi surname also appears in historical records from the 15th century in the region of Piedmont, where a noble family called Girardi di Masio held significant land and titles. One member of this family, Giovanni Battista Girardi, was a renowned scholar and writer who published works on philosophy and theology in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Girardi gained further recognition when Antonio Girardi, born in 1663 in Verona, became a celebrated painter and architect. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

Another notable figure with the Girardi surname was Giuseppe Girardi, a Venetian military commander who played a significant role in the wars against the Ottoman Empire in the late 18th century. He was born in 1744 and gained fame for his strategic victories and leadership skills.

Throughout the centuries, the Girardi surname has maintained its presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern parts of the country. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or pronunciation across different localities, its origins can be traced back to the Germanic root "Gerhard" and its Italian variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Girardi

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

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

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