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

Gisi, 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 Gisi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gisi in America

Gisi is the 45347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gisi surname appeared 472 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 Gisi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gisi 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 Gisi

The surname GISI originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "gisire," which means "to lie down" or "to recline." This suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was known for their relaxed or laid-back demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GISI surname can be found in the medieval records of the city of Florence, Italy, dating back to the 13th century. These documents mention a family by the name of Gisi who were landowners and merchants in the region.

In the 14th century, the name GISI appeared in the historical records of the city of Siena, Italy. A notable figure from this time was Giovanni Gisi, a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a judge in Siena's judicial system from 1367 to 1382.

During the Renaissance period, the GISI surname gained recognition through the works of the Italian sculptor and architect, Andrea Gisi (1472-1548). He was best known for his contributions to the construction of the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome, where he worked alongside renowned artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael.

In the 17th century, the GISI name was associated with the Italian composer and organist, Girolamo Gisi (1609-1672). He was celebrated for his sacred music compositions and served as the organist at the Church of Santa Maria della Scala in Siena.

Another notable figure from this era was Ludovico Gisi (1638-1707), an Italian physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants. He authored several works, including a comprehensive treatise on the flora of the Apennine Mountains.

As the GISI surname spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Gisy, Gizi, and Ghisi. Some of these variations were influenced by regional dialects and linguistic influences from neighboring countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gisi

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

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

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