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

Livi, 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 Livi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Livi in America

Livi is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Livi surname appeared 213 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 Livi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Livi 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 Livi

The surname LIVI is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin name "Livius" or the Italian "Livio," which means "one who is bluish or livid in complexion." The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna in central and northern Italy.

One of the earliest known bearers of the LIVI surname was Titus Livius Patavinus, better known as Livy, the famous Roman historian who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. His monumental work, "Ab Urbe Condita" (From the Founding of the City), chronicled the history of Rome from its mythical beginnings to his own time.

In the 12th century, a nobleman named Guido Livi was recorded as a vassal of the Counts of Capraia in the Tuscan region of Italy. His descendants are believed to have adopted the surname LIVI, which then spread to other parts of the country.

During the Renaissance, the LIVI name gained prominence with the birth of Gerolamo Livi (1492-1567), a renowned Italian physician and philosopher from Terni, Umbria. He is best known for his work "De Motu Corporis" (On the Motion of the Body), which explored the principles of mechanics and motion.

Another notable figure was Giovanni Battista Livi (1663-1730), an Italian painter and engraver from Florence, who was renowned for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

In more recent history, Nino Livi (1886-1936) was an Italian playwright and journalist who wrote several successful comedies and dramas, including "La Bugia" (The Lie) and "La Madre" (The Mother).

While the LIVI surname is predominately found in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, it remains most concentrated in its homeland, where it continues to carry a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Livi

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

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

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