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

Longi, 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 Longi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Longi in America

Longi is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Longi surname appeared 175 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 Longi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Longi 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 Longi

The surname LONGI is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the late medieval period. It likely derives from the Latin word "longus," meaning "long" or "tall," suggesting that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone of notable height or stature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LONGI can be found in the historical documents of the city of Florence, Italy, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, a certain Giovanni Longi is mentioned as a prominent merchant and citizen of the city.

During the Renaissance era, the LONGI name appears in various artworks and literary works, reflecting its presence among the Italian nobility and intellectual circles. Notably, a fresco painting in the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, completed in the late 15th century, depicts a figure identified as Matteo Longi, a renowned scholar and diplomat of the time.

As the Italian diaspora spread throughout Europe and beyond, the LONGI surname traveled with those who emigrated. In the 16th century, records show a family bearing the name LONGI settling in the Spanish city of Seville, where they established themselves as successful traders and landowners.

One notable figure in the history of the LONGI name is Girolamo Longi, an Italian painter and architect born in Ferrara in 1568. His works can be found adorning various churches and palaces throughout northern Italy, showcasing his mastery of the Mannerist style.

In the 18th century, the LONGI surname gained prominence in the field of music, with the birth of the Italian composer and violinist Francesco Longi in 1780. His compositions, which included operas, symphonies, and chamber works, were widely performed across Europe during his lifetime.

Another remarkable individual bearing the LONGI name was the Italian explorer and naturalist, Alessandro Longi, born in 1820. He embarked on several expeditions to Africa and South America, contributing significantly to the study of flora and fauna in those regions. His detailed accounts and scientific observations were published in several volumes, earning him recognition among the scientific community of his time.

The legacy of the LONGI surname continues to be woven into the cultural tapestry of Italy and the regions where Italian immigrants settled, leaving an indelible mark on history through their contributions to various fields, from art and literature to science and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Longi

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

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

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