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

Justiniani, 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 Justiniani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Justiniani in America

Justiniani is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Justiniani surname appeared 112 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 Justiniani.

The history of the last name Justiniani

The surname Justiniani originates from Italy, specifically from the regions of Genoa and Venice. It first emerged during the Byzantine Empire, deriving from the Latin "Justinianus," which was the family name of the renowned Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, who ruled from 527 to 565 AD.

The Justiniani family was a prominent and influential noble family in Genoa and Venice during the Medieval and Renaissance periods. They played a significant role in the political, economic, and cultural life of these maritime republics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Justiniani can be found in the 11th century, when members of the family held prominent positions in the Genoese government. In the 13th century, the Justiniani family established a branch in Venice, where they became influential merchants and bankers.

The Justiniani name is closely associated with several historical figures, including Benedetto Justiniani (1379-1446), a Venetian senator and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating treaties between Venice and other powers. Another notable figure was Vincenzo Giustiniani (1516-1582), a Genoese scholar and humanist who authored several works on history and philosophy.

In the 15th century, the Justiniani family established a presence in the island of Chios, where they became involved in the lucrative trade of mastic, a valuable resin used in various industries. Giorgio Justiniani (1451-1516) was a prominent member of this branch, serving as the Governor of Chios for the Genoese Republic.

Another prominent figure bearing the Justiniani name was Girolamo Giustiniani (1612-1688), a Genoese scholar and theologian who served as a bishop and authored several works on ecclesiastical history and canon law.

During the Renaissance, the Justiniani family commissioned several notable architectural and artistic works, including the Palazzo Giustiniani in Rome, which housed a significant collection of art and antiquities.

Other notable individuals with the Justiniani surname include Pietro Giustiniani (1511-1576), a Venetian diplomat and historian who served as an ambassador to various European courts, and Giacomo Giustiniani (1769-1843), a Genoese playwright and poet who wrote several works in the Genoese dialect.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Justiniani

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

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

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