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

Guidici, 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 Guidici surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guidici in America

Guidici is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guidici surname appeared 157 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 Guidici.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guidici 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 Guidici

The surname Guidici is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence and its surrounding areas. The name is derived from the Italian word "guidice," which means "judge" or "magistrate."

During the Middle Ages, when the use of surnames became more prevalent, it was common for individuals to adopt surnames based on their occupations or professions. The name Guidici likely emerged as a designation for those who held the esteemed position of a judge or magistrate within the judicial system of the time.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Guidici can be found in various historical documents, such as court records, property deeds, and municipal archives from the 13th and 14th centuries in Florence and the surrounding regions of Tuscany. One notable example is the mention of a certain Gabriele Guidici, who served as a magistrate in the city of Florence during the late 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name Guidici appeared in the records of the powerful Medici family, who ruled Florence during the Renaissance period. It is documented that a man named Gian Battista Guidici worked as a legal advisor to the Medici family, handling various legal matters on their behalf.

As the centuries passed, the Guidici name continued to be associated with individuals involved in the legal profession, but also expanded to other areas of society. In the 16th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Vincenzo Guidici made significant contributions to the intellectual circles of Renaissance Italy.

Another notable figure bearing the Guidici surname was Bartolomeo Guidici, a prominent architect who lived in the 17th century. He is credited with designing several iconic buildings and churches in various Italian cities, including the Church of San Nicola da Tolentino in Rome.

In the 18th century, the name Guidici gained further recognition through the works of the poet and playwright Pietro Guidici, whose literary contributions were celebrated throughout Italy during his lifetime (1712-1788).

Throughout its history, the surname Guidici has maintained a strong connection to its roots in the legal and judicial spheres, while also branching out into other fields, reflecting the diverse paths taken by individuals bearing this distinguished name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guidici

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

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

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