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

Giustiniani, 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 Giustiniani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Giustiniani in America

Giustiniani is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Giustiniani surname appeared 141 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 Giustiniani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Giustiniani 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 Giustiniani

The surname Giustiniani has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian personal name Giustino, which itself comes from the Latin name Justinus, meaning "just" or "fair." The name Giustiniani is a patronymic form, indicating descent from an ancestor named Giustino.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Giustiniani name can be found in the Republic of Venice, where the Giustiniani family was a prominent noble dynasty. They were influential in the political and economic spheres of the Venetian Republic, holding important positions such as Doge (the chief magistrate) and ambassadors.

In the 13th century, a branch of the Giustiniani family settled in the island of Chios, which was then part of the Venetian maritime empire. The family played a significant role in the governance and commerce of the island, and they established their own principality, known as the Giustiniani Lordship of Chios, which lasted until the mid-16th century.

The Giustiniani name is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the most renowned is Lorenzo Giustiniani (1380-1456), a Venetian theologian, scholar, and patriarch of Venice. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and played a crucial role in the Council of Ferrara-Florence, which aimed to reconcile the Eastern and Western churches.

Another notable figure is Niccolò Giustiniani (1537-1617), a Genoese merchant and explorer. He is known for his travel accounts and descriptions of the Silk Road trade routes, which provided valuable information about the cultures and civilizations of Central Asia and the Middle East.

In the 16th century, the Giustiniani family had a presence in Spain, where they were involved in the colonial administration and trade with the Americas. One notable member was Gaspar Giustiniani (1556-1637), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Cuba from 1608 to 1613.

The Giustiniani name can also be found in other parts of Europe, such as France and Germany. In France, the name was sometimes spelled as Justiniani or Justinian, while in Germany, it took the form of Justinian or Justinianus.

Throughout history, the Giustiniani surname has been associated with various place names and older spellings. For example, the town of Giustiniana in Sicily is believed to have been named after the Giustiniani family, who held lands in the area. Additionally, the name has been recorded with different spellings, such as Justinian, Justiniano, and Justiniani, reflecting regional variations and language influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Giustiniani

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

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

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