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

Gondi, 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 Gondi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gondi in America

Gondi is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gondi surname appeared 105 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 Gondi.

The history of the last name Gondi

The surname GONDI is of Italian origin, specifically from the Tuscan region of Italy. The name is believed to have originated in the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "gonfalone," which refers to a type of banner or gonfalon, a heraldic flag or pennant.

The name GONDI was initially associated with individuals who were involved in military activities or held positions related to carrying or protecting banners or flags. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been given to those who were standard-bearers or flag-bearers in the medieval Italian armies.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the GONDI name can be found in historical documents from Florence, Italy, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various records, such as municipal archives and chronicles, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in the city during that time period.

In the 15th century, a prominent family with the surname GONDI rose to prominence in Florence. The most notable member was Giuliano Gondi (1453-1501), a wealthy banker and politician who served as a Gonfaloniere (standard-bearer) of the city. The Gondi family was known for their influential roles in the political and economic life of Florence during the Renaissance era.

Another notable figure with the GONDI surname was Giovanni Battista Gondi (1501-1573), a Catholic cardinal and diplomat who served as the papal nuncio to several European courts. He played an important role in the Counter-Reformation and was involved in negotiations during the Council of Trent.

In the 17th century, Marie de' Medici, the widow of King Henry IV of France, commissioned the construction of the Palais du Petit Luxembourg in Paris, which was later known as the Palais du Luxembourg. The architect responsible for this project was Salomon de Brosse, who worked closely with a nobleman named Henri de Gondi, the Bishop of Paris.

During the Middle Ages and Renaissance period, the GONDI name was also found in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. In some cases, the spelling of the name varied slightly, such as Gondy or Gondio, reflecting local linguistic variations or scribal practices.

Throughout its history, the surname GONDI has been associated with individuals from various backgrounds, including nobility, clergy, bankers, politicians, and military figures. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has spread to other parts of Europe and beyond over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gondi

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

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 Gondi 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.

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

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